Select Atwater (AIR) when Booking
Plus, get FREE Shuttle Service between the Merced Amtrak Station and the Museum
Explore 80+ historic aircrafts | Meet real pilots | Take guided tours | Eat local food
August 30, 2025 | 9 am - 4 pm
Take Amtrak San Joaquins to Atwater (AIR), show your same-day Amtrak ticket, and get FREE admission to the event, and the shuttle, operated by the Merced Regional Transit System, to and from the museum.
Free Inbound Shuttle to Castle Museum
- Shuttle 1 – Departs 9:00 AM (Train 702 arrives 8:45 AM)
- Shuttle 2 – Departs 11:00 AM (Train 710 arrives 10:45 AM)
- Shuttle 3 – Departs 12:00 PM (Train 713 arrives 11:45 AM)
Free Return Shuttle to Merced Amtrak Station
- Shuttle 4 – Departs 2:30 PM (Connects to Train 715 at 3:23 PM)
- Shuttle 5 – Departs 4:00 PM (Connects to Train 716 at 4:45 PM)
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO the castle air museum
For each of these events, individuals and small groups (14 and under) can book travel to the park directly through Amtrak San Joaquins and take the train to and from the park! Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to book through the Group Department. To ensure that travel to Allensworth is accessible to as many members of our community as possible, fares for Allensworth are reduced by 50% for these planned events. And yes, you can save even more by using our everyday discounts on top of those reduced fares.
WAYS TO BOOK
Online (Website/App)
- Visit the official Amtrak San Joaquins website/Amtrak app
- Select the event date , departure & return train
- Enter passenger details and make payment.
- Receive your digital ticket by email or app.
Call Center
- Call the customer service number 1-800-872-7245
- Provide event details and payment.
- Receive confirmation via email/SMS.
Ticket Counter
- Visit the station ticket counter.
- Book the special train ticket in person.
- Collect your ticket.
GROUP TRAVEL
Note: Reservations with the Group Department are required to be submitted 30 days in advance of your planned departure date.
Fares for Group Travel are 50% off for groups traveling on Special Trains, and 10% off for other travel dates. For school groups, or those comprised of more youth (under 18) passengers than adults (18 and older), we do offer Kids ‘n’ Trains pricing, which are zone-based fares depending on your station of origin.
castle air museum PARK INFORMATION
Castle Air Museum
Address: 5050 Sante Fe Dr, Atwater CA 95301
Phone: 209-732-2182
Hours: Monday - Sunday 9AM - 4PM
Amenities Onboard our Train
Stay connected with free Wi-fi
Browse the internet, stream movies and music, or work remotely with our free WI-FI.
Relax in comfort
With our air conditioned cabins, individual lighting, lack of middle seats and reclining seats, our buses are designed for comfort.
Spacious interior
We make room for you to relax, stay entertained and stretch out- including tables on some buses!
