State Capitol
The California State Capitol is located in Sacramento, California at the west end of Capitol Park. The building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process. Public tours are conducted daily*.
The State Capitol is located in downtown Sacramento, not far from the Amtrak train station and close to Old Town Sacramento. Public tours are conducted daily.* For tour information visit the State Capitol Tour Office or call (916) 324-0333.
Amtrak California Route
San Joaquin to Sacramento or Stockton with a transfer to Amtrak Thruway Bus Route 3 (Stockton/Sacramento – Redding) to the State Capitol.**
Train Station
Sacramento (SAC)
401 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Bus Stop
Sacramento - State Capitol (SCS)
1389 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(This stop is for discharging passengers only)
Getting There
For southbound San Joaquin passengers - while on the train, ask your conductor for a FREE Transit Transfer Pass. Once you arrive at the Sacramento Station, just transfer to Light Rail (your Free Transit Transfer Pass is your ticket). Take the light rail to Archives Plaza (about a 5 minute ride). The State Capitol is located one block away at 11th and N streets. For schedules and information see Sacramento Regional Transit.
For northbound San Joaquin passengers - you'll transfer at Stockton to Amtrak Bus Route 3 for direct service to the Capitol.
**Amtrak Thruway Bus service to the State Capitol is only available on northbound trains with Thruway service from Stockton. The bus will drop passengers off right at the Capitol. However, return service to southbound trains (via Thruway bus) is from the Sacramento Amtrak train station.
Also accessible via the Capitol Corridor (to Sacramento)
Website
California State Capitol Museum
*The California State Capitol Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.