SPECIAL RIDE INFO
RIDE STARTS AT 8:00 a.m. - 2.5-L/M 68 miles
The Annual Ride to Davis and Return on AMTRAK.
Meet at the AMTRAK station in Martinez by the flag pole.
Ride Hosts : Kevin Thieben and Peter Morrissey (510-703-0221)
We will provide a support vehicle that will have drinks and snacks at 2-3 planned locations announced at the ride start. The vehicle will be able to take a small bag to Davis with personal items such as shoes for the train ride back to Martinez.
No services between Vacaville and Winters so please plan accordingly and bring sufficient water and food.
Rain or poor air quality cancels. You will get a "ride cancelled" email the morning of the ride (or earlier if possible) if the ride is cancelled. A cancellation notice will also be posted on the calendar listing.
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Capitol Corridor - Davis (DAV) to Martinez (MTZ)
Purchase ticket online:
https://www.amtrak.com/capitol-corridor-friends-and-family-companion-fares?cmp=wsp-CCJPAFriendsFamily-HPCard4
You must have PHOTO ID for the train ride!
Adult Fare: $16
Group of 5 (Adults) $48 total
Use this link to BOOK A SENIOR FARE (You must be 62 or older)
https://www.amtrak.com/promotions/state/california-senior-discount.html?intcmp=wsp_deals-landing-page_link_ca-seniors_deals
Trains leave Davis at 2:10p.m. and 4:10p.m. The train trip back to Martinez is 45 minutes.
You can purchase train tickets in advance. If you do purchase train tickets in advance, you should wait to make sure the weather will be good on Wednesday and the ride won’t be cancelled. If the air quality turns bad the $16 Adult ticket is 100% refundable if cancelled before departure. If you purchase group tickets check to see if the discounted fares are refundable. ____________________________________________________
Ride Route Link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42666668
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