Amtrak have 30% off Gold Runner train tickets that connects you from the Bay Area to National Parks like Yosemite, Sequioa and more with bus connections. You may also purchase 1 fare and get up to 5 companion fares for 50% off to take the fam. This offer is only good for travel on Saturday or Sunday only.
The Gold Runner provides a great way to connect your travel throughout California and the San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Valley is California's premier agricultural region, bordered on the west by the coastal mountain ranges and on the east by California's magnificent Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Death Valley National Parks. The Gold Runner runs multiple times daily between the San Francisco Bay Area (or Sacramento) and Bakersfield, where Amtrak Connection buses connect you to great Southern California destinations. Other stops along the way include Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Martinez and Fresno. Easy bus connections to San Francisco are made at Emeryville.
Amtrak [amtrak.com]
Promotional Code:
V617
50% Off Companion Fares (Up To 5):
V302
Book by July 25, 2026
Travel Through July 26, 2026 (Sat/Sun Only)
Blackout Dates: May 22, May 25, June 19, June 22, July 2-3, July 5, 2026
Terms and Conditions
Promotion Code: V617
Valid for 30% off rail fare on Saturdays and Sundays.
Changes and Cancellation rules of the fare purchase apply.
Valid routes:
Gold Runner and associated Amtrak Connection buses except for 7000-8999 Series.
Valid on Amtrak Connection buses between Merced/Fresno, CA, and Yosemite National Park.
Class restrictions: Coach only.
Sale, Travel Dates and Blackout Dates
Valid for Sale: April 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026.
Valid for Travel: April 4, 2026 – July 26, 2026.
Blackout Dates: All Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays April 5-6, 2026, May 22, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 19, 2026, June 22, 2026, July 2-3, 2026, July 5, 2026,
Advance Purchase Requirement: 1-Day Advance Purchase.
Valid for all passenger types.
Upgrades are not permitted.
Seating is limited and may not be available on all trains, dates, or departures.
Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Subject to any restrictions, blackouts, and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased.
Other restrictions may apply.
Valid for group travel with no additional discounts.
Not valid on bookings made with Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
Not valid on Points & Cash bookings.
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https://www.amtrak.com/gold-runner-train
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