A note about the Capitol Corridor Transit Transfers …

I was reminded of this offer by today’s CC Rail Mail - Capitol Corridor offers a free Transit Transfer program, where if you ride a Capitol Corridor train, you can ask the conductor for a Transit Transfer, which is then valid with any one of a number of connecting Transit Agencies.

My first thought when reading this was - gee, why do I always keep forgetting about this when I actually ride the Capitol Corridor? On the train, I’ve never heard anyone mention this or seen it advertised anywhere (the only thing that you see on the train is the discounted BART tickets that they sell). Or even heard anyone ask a conductor to get one of these.

My second thought then was - ok, good idea, but bad execution! Why do I even have to ask for a Transfer in the first place? Why can’t I simply show my Amtrak Ticket stub to the driver or fare inspector to ride connecting transit?

Free connections to local transit services

While on board, ask the conductor for a free Transit Transfer. The conductor will give you a two-part, validated transfer, which should be punched for the next day - this allows you to travel to a destination, stay the night if needed and use the second transfer the following day.

[ ::: The Capitol Corridor: Transit Transfers ::: ]

Posted in: Bay Area, Capitol Corridor, Fare Policy, Uncategorized | October 13, 2006 11:23 pm