My name is Sasha Biscoe, I am a long-time resident of Bakersfield California who loves to travel, explore new places, and have new experiences. In late April, a friend and I sought adventure, ditched our car, and set off on a journey from Bakersfield to Downtown Napa aboard the Gold Runner.
Student Ambassador, Sasha Biscoe’s Trip to Napa! Read More »
Redeem Your Gold Runner Ticket for an $8 Stockton Ports Ticket!
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Gold Runner Service Alert – BNSF Track Work
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(Bakersfield, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), which manages the Gold Runner intercity rail service in Central California, announced today the expansion of its station food truck program following the successful completion of a pilot program at the Bakersfield Station.
(April 16 — Stockton, CA) – For the second consecutive year, Gold Runner is bringing riders to one of the Central Valley’s most exciting annual events. On May 23, from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Gold Runner riders can take advantage of discounted fares and free admission to Spring Open Cockpit Day at Castle Air Museum.
Even though Gold Runner Thruway Route 18 is ending, bus service between Visalia and Hanford will continue. Passengers can travel between these cities using KART Route 15, with convenient connections to Gold Runner.
Gold Runner Service Alert – Route 18 Ending Soon Read More »
(February 2, Stockton, CA) – In honor of Black History Month, Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Black History Month Festival. The event will take place Saturday, February 7, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM. Gold Runner has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable at exclusive half-price “Allensworth fares.”
Gold Runner Trains 712/717 will be temporarily cancelled from February 2 – February 4. Additional updates will be shared as they become available.
Gold Runner Service Alert – Temporary Service Reduction, February 2-4 Read More »
(January 12, Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) announced today the launch of a new Gold Runner Thruway bus service, expanding travel options between the Central Valley and the Bay Area.
SJJPA Launches New Route 40 Thruway Bus as Gold Runner Network Continues to Expand Read More »
On January 5, 2026 Train 710 will have the following adjustments shown below: 710 Adjustment OLD NEW OKJ Oakland Jack London Square Depart 7:55a 8:08a EMY Emeryville Depart 8:05a 8:18a RIC Richmond Depart 8:14a 8:27a MTZ Martinez Depart 8:46a 8:59a ACA Antioch Depart 9:13a 9:26a
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