Getting to Old Sacramento

By Auto: Exit Interstate 5 in Downtown Sacramento at "J" Street, and follow the overhead signs to Old Sacramento (J Street to 5th, left onto 5th, left onto "I", straight ahead to Old Sacramento). Remember: If you have reserved a Thursday or Friday departure of The Polar Express, please allow sufficient time to reach Old Sacramento regardless of rush hour travel conditions. By Amtrak: the Sacramento train depot is just two blocks from Old Sacramento and the Museum. Amtrak's Capitols offer frequent service from the Bay Area; San Joaquins from Fresno/Modesto. For routes, fares, and reservations call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visitwww.amtrak.com.

Old Sacramento Parking

On-street metered parking throughout Old Sacramento is time-limited to 90 minutes or less. Therefore, we recommend parking in one of the City of Sacramento's Downtown/Old Sacramento public parking lots. The nearest and most reasonably priced one is located on "I" Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, underneath Interstate 5 in Old Sacramento. An online map of City Parking Garages in the Downtown/Old Sacramento area may be accessed at www.downtownsac.org by clicking on "map."

Local Public Transportation

Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum, and all of the City of Sacramento are served by Sacramento Regional Transit busses and Light Rail lines. Light Rail trains travel to and from the Sacramento train depot, just two blocks from Old Sacramento and the Railroad Museum. For details, call Regional Transit at (916) 321-2877 or visitwww.sacrt.com.

Lodging & Tourism Information

Check out the special "Polar" hotel packages for you that are within walking distance of Old Sacramento. Additionally, the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau can recommend a number of hotels and attractions in the area, or the Bureau will be happy to mail you a complete Sacramento Visitors Guide upon request. The Bureau provides callers with information between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday at (916) 264-7777, or visit www.discovergold.org anytime.