Attention Gold Runner passengers and thruway bus riders: Several of our services have been affected and/or suspended due to severe weather and flooding throughout California. For immediate assistance, please contact 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
Merced:
MERCED, CA (MCD) STATION WILL CLOSE FOR THE DAY AFTER DEPARTURE OF TRAIN 710. Trains will continue to stop for now; RFE Miller will monitor track situation and advise of any changes. Ticket Sales to/from Merced Station will be cancelled. Passengers on trains will be given opportunity to bypass Merced and detrain at next stop.
Bakersfield:
Amtrak has cancelled all bus connections to and from Bakersfield (BFD) for the remainder of the day due to mudslides and detours. Buses 5715 and 5815 will be the last buses to depart Los Angeles and expected to arrive 1+ hour late in BFD and will connect with trains 717 and 719.
Thruway Bus Route 15 + YARTS*:
Due to flooding and road conditions, the following buses are cancelled today:
8413 - 8415 - 8457 - 8403- 8408 - 8400 -8402- 8412 - 8416
he following buses will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 11, 2023:
8413 - 8415 - 8457 - 8403- 8408 - 8400 -8402- 8412 - 8416
*At this time, we do not have an estimated date or time when affected roads will reopen. Please send an email to tickets@yarts.com with your ticket number or transaction number to request a refund or to reschedule your trip for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
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