Not many people know this, but when you buy a ticket to travel on Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, you are not necessarily locked into a particular travel time. As long as the ticket is valid, the conductors will let you travel each leg of your trip at a different time of day than what your purchased ticket says.
This is especially handy during a train trek. Your hike may take longer than you expected. You may want to have dinner at a local restaurant before boarding the train. Or maybe it's a beautiful day, and you just want to stay out longer. No problem: Just catch the next train.
But it's important to be sure there IS a next train. This is why it is essential, at the outset of your trip, to be familiar with the train schedule. For this reason, I always try to have a printed schedule with me while hiking, in case I want to change my plans.
Also, if you happen to travel during busy commute times, be sure and ask a conductor if this flexibility still applies, because trains can be more crowded.
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