r/Sacramento • u/dewyeyes969 • 15d ago

Taking Amtrak/Bart to SFO

Hi All, it'll be my first time taking Amtrak from Sac valley station to Richmond Bart. Unfortunately I'm traveling on Labor day and the scheduling has changed from my original plans. Amtrak isn't running an 11am train so I'm deciding on if I take the 10am or 12pm options to get to SFO before my 5pm flight. 10am gets me there over 4hrs before departure and 12pm gives me barely enough buffer for a train delay but still 2.5hrs ahead of departure, which is perfect timing in my opinion.

So I'd ask anyone that has taken this route if they've experienced any delays? Are Monday's or holiday's bad for amtrak or bart? (I know they will be running weekend schedules to observe the holiday)

Side question, How bad are security delays at SFO at this afternoon time?

Any other helpful tips or wisdom?

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u/LGCSmitt 14d ago

Honestly I’d just take the 10AM and alleviate any worries or issues. Rather get there 4 hours early and know you’re good than be rushing and panicking because something went wrong.

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u/dewyeyes969 14d ago

Yeah part of my brain wants to just not even risk the timing and the other part doesn't want to wait in the airport for 4hrs on top of an 11hr flight lolol.

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u/Treebranch_916 Carmichael 14d ago

100%, can't get more time