Westward Bound: Teacher's Guide

Thank you for booking Westward Bound!

Below is a video that will walk you through what to expect the day of your visit.

Checking In

Meet at the Central Pacific Passenger Station at the corner of Front and J Streets in Old Sacramento. Click here for a google maps link.

If you need assistance finding the Passenger Station, feel free to check in with staff at the Museum lobby.

Westward Bound participants will be supplied with tickets for a train on the same day. See below for details for your Block.
Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time.
These historic rail cars are not accessible and cannot accommodate wheelchairs. All passengers must be able to climb a narrow set of stairs to board. Please contact 916-445-5995 for questions about accessibility on the train.
If you cannot make your reservation, please contact the CSRM Group Desk as soon as possible ([email protected] or (916) 323-9274) so the slot can be opened to another group.

Expect passenger count changes?

If your expected passenger count changes: Please email the Group Desk at [email protected] as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee tickets for students, chaperones, or teachers not accounted for ahead of time.

A Block Groups:

Your program begins at 10am at the Passenger Station, followed by a short bathroom break.
You will receive tickets for the 11:30am train.

B Block Groups:

You will receive tickets for the 10am train, we recommend arriving at the Passenger Station by 9:30am.
After a short bathroom break, your program begins at 11:30am at the Passenger Station.

First time coming to the museum?

See our most in-depth field trip guide, with museum maps, a teacher checklist, and FAQs.

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Questions?

Please contact the California State Railroad Museum's Group Desk if you have any questions or to make reservations over the phone.

[email protected]

(916) 323-9274