Do you like the idea of a relaxed commute, but need the flexibility to get home earlier? ACE's new early-evening train lets you have it both ways! Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) runs three trains in the morning and afternoon with 10 stops between Stockton and San Jose. Now you can rest on your trip home and still make it back in time for a life outside the office. With options like this, it's no wonder everyone's riding ACE! ACE riders don't worry about gridlock and road rage. They never think about the fog on 580. Why? Because ACE lets them trade stressful drive time for free time. Time for reading, working and chatting with friends. Time for catching a nap before dinner. Time enjoyed, not endured. Sound nice? Try ACE!

Contact Rene Enriquez at (209) 468-5660 or call 1-800-411-RAIL (7245) for more information or visit http://www.acerail.com

Amtrak has a station in downtown Stockton with connections all over the continental United States. Contact (800) USA-Rail or (800) 877-7245

San Joaquin Regional Transit District (SJRTD) has several inner city bus routes that connect Stockton, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy and Lodi. Additional intra city routes serve Stockton and surrounding areas. Contact SJRTD at (209) 943-1111 or 1-800-HOW-TO-RIDE. Visit online at www.sj-smart.com

The Stockton Metropolitan Airport is located on the Southern boundary of the city of Stockton in the heart of California's central valley. The airport is conveniently located between two major north-south thoroughfares; Interstate 5, 1.5 miles to the West, and State Highway 99, which borders the airport on the East side. Contact the airport at (209) 468-4730 or visit online at www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us/airport/