Amtrak San Juaquins honored at the Wanderu Passengers’ Choice Awards!

Amtrak San Juaquins honored at the Wanderu Passengers' Choice Awards!

WANDERU AWARD!

We are happy and proud to announce that Amtrak San Juaquins has been named one of the best ground travel providers in the West by travel booking platform Wanderu's inaugural Passengers' Choice Awards for Excellence in Ground Travel.

These recognitions are based on ratings that travelers like you have provided after completing their trips, so we want to say THANK YOU for trusting the Gold Runner to take you where you need to go safely and comfortably.

Check out the full list of winners & honorees here: www.wanderu.com/awards

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