CC Rail Mail: Capitol Corridor April 1 Fare Change and other March News

Capitol Corridor will implement a fare change effective April 1, 2025. We have not implemented a major fare increase since 2019, maintaining steady prices for our riders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite rising costs for fuel and labor, we have worked to keep fares affordable.  

During this time, we evaluated opportunities to grow ridership and improve service for both new and existing passengers. As a result, we recently conducted a fare analysis to develop a new fare structure designed to attract shorter-distance travelers. Our present fares for short distance fares are more expensive on a per-mile basis than longer distance fares—with the upcoming fare change, short-distance travel will be more reasonable and attractive. This marks a significant change to our fares that will go into effect on April 1.  

Notable updates include reduced fares for short-distance trips (under 50 miles) across single-ride, student (6-ride), and 10-ride tickets, while longer-distance 10-ride/6-ride fares and all monthly pass fares will see a modest 3% increase. Additionally, all single-ride tickets will have a minimum fare of $5, while 10-ride and 6-ride tickets will have a minimum of $4 per ride. While there are no direct changes to Emeryville-San Francisco bus fares, some changes to multi-ride ticket fares to Emeryville will result in a fare adjustment for this route as well. 

Please refer to fare charts here.