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Highway 17 Express and MST 55 routes are timed to connect with [[Capitol Corridor]] trains and Thruway buses from Stockton. Buses may hold up to 10-15 minutes for late trains. | Highway 17 Express and MST 55 routes are timed to connect with [[Capitol Corridor]] trains and Thruway buses from Stockton. Buses may hold up to 10-15 minutes for late trains. | ||
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− | $3 | + | Daily parking ($3) is available east of the station, accessible from Cahill St and Montgomery St. There's only one parking lot for the disabled and it is located between the station building and the corner of Cahill and San Fernando. Long term parking for Amtrak riders is also available. {{showhide}} |
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Parking requires a $3 daily fee or a [[Caltrain monthly parking permit]]. To pay the daily parking fee, remember the stall number and pay at the [[Pay parking at::Caltrain ticket machine]]s located by the pedestrian tunnel to the platforms. | Parking requires a $3 daily fee or a [[Caltrain monthly parking permit]]. To pay the daily parking fee, remember the stall number and pay at the [[Pay parking at::Caltrain ticket machine]]s located by the pedestrian tunnel to the platforms. | ||
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On Street parking near the station is available for $2 before 6:00pm. Remember the space number and pay at the nearby pay station. | On Street parking near the station is available for $2 before 6:00pm. Remember the space number and pay at the nearby pay station. | ||
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==Bicycle== | ==Bicycle== | ||
Bike lockers and racks are located on the south side of the station building. There's no vacancy for bike lockers at this station. | Bike lockers and racks are located on the south side of the station building. There's no vacancy for bike lockers at this station. | ||
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Revision as of 12:20, 3 July 2010
City: San Jose | Downtown | Cahill St south of Santa Clara St
San Jose Diridon Station is a major transit hub in the South Bay, with bus and train connections throughout the South Bay and California. The station is named after Rod Diridon, a former Santa Clara County Supervisor who is considered the "father" of the VTA light rail system.
Contents
Points of interest
Caltrain
This station is served by all Caltrain local/limited stop and Baby Bullet trains.
Fare zone: 4
Ticket machines are located by tunnel entrances to the platforms. 8-ride ticket validators are located in the outer lobby and inside the tunnel. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket counter in the main building, which accepts ATM cards, checks, and Commuter Check vouchers for payment.
This station features multiple center platforms. Use the tunnel to access the platforms. There are signs near the tunnel entryway showing the track for departure trains. However, trains may depart and arrive on any track. Check overhead signs or with conductors for train departures.
- Northbound trains to San Francisco depart on track 2 or 3. Some depart on track 4.
- Sharks games
Northbound train #197 (weekday) and #451 (Saturday) departing at 10:30 PM may be delayed until 15 minutes after Sharks home games.
- Weekend connection to Tamien Station
On weekends and holidays, trains don't serve Tamien Station. Take a shuttle at the bus plaza to Tamien Station. A valid Caltrain ticket or pass is required for the shuttle.
Santa Clara Station (Santa Clara) |
◀ | Caltrain | ▶ | Tamien Station (Weekdays only) |
Altamont Commuter Express
Altamont Commuter Express trains serve this station during weekday peak hours only.
An ACE ticket agent is available in the outer lobby area 20 minutes before the departure of trains #4 (3:35pm) and #6 (4:35pm). Cash, credit cards, and vouchers are accepted. Passengers can buy tickets onboard with cash for other trains. ACE 20-ride validator is located in the outer lobby. Trains generally depart on track 1.
Santa Clara/Great America Station |
◀ | Altamont Commuter Express | ▶ | Terminus |
Amtrak
This station is served by Capitol Corridor and Coast Starlight trains, along with Amtrak Thruway buses.
Amtrak tickets are sold at the ticket counter in the main building, or via QuikTrak machines in the outer lobby. Checked baggage service is available for Coast Starlight and Thruway bus passengers at the ticket counter. Most Capitol Corridor trains to Sacramento/Auburn depart on track 1 or track 4. Listen to announcement or ask a station agent where to board the Coast Starlight. All Thruway buses stop at the bus plaza north of the building.
- Amtrak station code: SJC [1]
Santa Clara/Great America Station |
◀ | Capitol Corridor | ▶ | Terminus |
Oakland Jack London Square Station |
◀ | Coast Starlight | ▶ | Salinas Station |
VTA Light Rail
VTA Light Rail G platforms are located to the west side of the station by Cahill Park Drive.
ticket machines are located on each platform. Buy ticket before boarding. This station features side platforms.
- Northbound platform: G to Downtown San Jose and Mountain View
- Southbound platform: G to Winchester
To Downtown San Jose (connection with B Blue Line line), board a train toward Mountain View or Civic Center on the northbound platform.
San Fernando Station |
◀ | G Green Line | ▶ | Race Station |
Bus
VTA
Local service in Santa Clara County
Lines 22 and 522 stop on Santa Clara Street. All other buses stop at the bus plaza just north of the station building.
Regional buses
Highway 17 Express and MST 55 routes are timed to connect with Capitol Corridor trains and Thruway buses from Stockton. Buses may hold up to 10-15 minutes for late trains.
Shuttle
Companies like Ebay also provide private shuttles to the station.
Parking
Daily parking ($3) is available east of the station, accessible from Cahill St and Montgomery St. There's only one parking lot for the disabled and it is located between the station building and the corner of Cahill and San Fernando. Long term parking for Amtrak riders is also available.
Parking requires a $3 daily fee or a Caltrain monthly parking permit. To pay the daily parking fee, remember the stall number and pay at the Caltrain ticket machines located by the pedestrian tunnel to the platforms.
Amtrak long term parking
A lot located south of the station is reserved for Amtrak riders. A special permit from the Amtrak ticket office is required.
HP Pavilion events
Special rate (up to $30) is charged 2 hours prior to events at HP Pavilion. Parking fee is collected by attendants at parking lot entrances. Caltrain riders can tell the attendant that you're riding Caltrain and just pay the regular fee.
Nearby parking
A parking lot on the south side of San Fernando by Montgomery Street (Stephens Meat Products) is available to riders for a daily fee of $3. To pay for parking, remember the spot number and pay at one of the gray parking machines by San Fernando Street. Credit card is accepted for payment.
A parking lot one block south of the station (at 150 S Montgomery Street) is available to Caltrain riders for $35 a month. Call Standard Parking, the lot operator, at 408-293-6115 for information.
On Street parking near the station is available for $2 before 6:00pm. Remember the space number and pay at the nearby pay station.
Bicycle
Bike lockers and racks are located on the south side of the station building. There's no vacancy for bike lockers at this station.