FRESNO, Calif. — Amtrak’s San Joaquins will introduce a new schedule on May 20, returning service to seven full-corridor round trips and offering service every two hours.
Five of the trains will operate between Bakersfield and Oakland, while two will run between Bakersfield and Sacramento.
In a media release, David Lipari, marketing manager for the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, said, “Designed to improve on-time performance and connectivity across the Bay Area, Sacramento, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, we are proud to offer a more convenient and timely solution that meets the growing needs of riders.”
The Hanford Sentinel details the schedule changes here.

