Vallejo Station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vallejo Station
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The Vallejo Ferry Terminal at Vallejo Station
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| Coordinates | 38°06′02″N 122°15′47″W / 38.100534°N 122.26303°W |
| Operated by | San Francisco Bay Ferry SolTrans |
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Vallejo Station is a big transportation hub in Vallejo, California. It's a place where different types of travel meet. You can find it in the western part of downtown Vallejo.
This station has three main parts. There's the Vallejo Ferry Terminal for boats. It also has a large parking building with a walkway, called a paseo. And finally, there's the Vallejo Transit Center, which is a bus station.
Catching a Ferry at Vallejo Station
The ferry terminal is a key stop for the Vallejo Ferry. This ferry travels between Mare Island and Pier 41 in San Francisco. Along the way, it stops at Vallejo and the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Most ferry trips only go between Vallejo and the Ferry Building. The Vallejo Ferry Terminal is also the starting point for the special Vallejo Giants Ferry. This ferry takes fans to Oracle Park for Giants baseball games.
The Giants Ferry runs only on certain days. On weekday evenings, it goes from Oracle Park back to Vallejo after the game. On weekends, it goes both ways, to and from Oracle Park. It also returns to Vallejo after the game ends.
You can buy tickets at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. The ticket office is open on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On weekends and holidays, it's open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Bus Services at Vallejo Station
The Vallejo Transit Center is the main hub for SolTrans buses. It's also a central spot for transfers. Other bus services like Flixbus and VINE Transit also stop here.
Here are the main bus services available:
- SolTrans: This includes local routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. There are also express routes called Red, Yellow, and 82.
- VINE Transit: This service has local route 11. It also has an express route 11X, which only stops at the ferry terminal.
You can also find Flixbus and Greyhound buses here. These companies offer longer-distance travel between cities.
Vallejo's Historical Landmark
Inside the Ferry Terminal, you'll find the main office for the Vallejo Convention and Visitor's Bureau. There's also a special marker at the transit center. This marker is a California Historical Landmark. It shows where the former California State Capitol in Vallejo used to be.
