San Jose Diridon Station
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San Jose Diridon Station is a major transit hub in the South Bay, with bus and train connections throughout the South Bay and California.
Contents
Station entrances
- North side of station building (bus plaza)
- Front of station building on Cahill St (passenger drop off and taxi loop)
- South side of station building (bike lockers)
- Laural Grove Lane (VTA Light Rail)
An underground walkway connects the station building on the east side with all train platforms and VTA light rail.
Nearby attractions
- HP Pavilion - Located one block north of the station
External links
Caltrain
Paying the fare
You can buy Caltrain tickets from ticket machines located in the outer lobby area near the ramp to the underground walkway. A ticket machine (only takes cash) is also located in the underground walkway by the VTA light rail platforms.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter in the main building. The ticket counter accepts checks and Commuter Check vouchers for payment.
Validators for 10 ride tickets are located in the outer lobby and in the underground walkway near the ramps to the platforms.
Boarding the train
Use the underground walkway to access the platforms.
Most northbound trains to San Francisco depart on track 2 or 3. Most trains toward Tamien or Gilroy arrive on track 5.
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.
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, all trains from San Francisco terminate at this station. A shuttle bus provides connection between this station and Tamien Station. Board the shuttle bus at the bus plaza. A valid Caltrain ticket or pass is required for the shuttle.
Amtrak
Paying the fare
Amtrak tickets are sold at the ticket counter in the main building, or via Quik Trak machines in the outer lobby.
Checked baggage service is available for Coast Starlight and Thruway bus passengers at the ticket counter.
Visit www.amtrak.com for schedules and fares.
Amtrak station code: SJC
Capitol Corridor
Most northbound trains to Sacramento/Auburn depart on track 1 or track 4.
Trains from Sacramento arrive at these times:
| Weekday | 7:35 AM | 8:35 AM | 10:10 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:55 PM |
| Weekend/Holiday | 8:45 AM | 10:45 AM | 1:45 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:45 PM |
Trains from San Jose to Sacramento depart at these times:
| Weekday | 6:40 AM | 9:05 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:20 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Weekend/Holiday | 7:50 AM | 9:50 AM | 12:50 PM | 2:20 PM | 4:25 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:50 PM |
Coast Starlight
Coast Starlight trains depart on track 1.
Southbound to Los Angeles (#11): 9:55 AM
Northbound to Seattle (#14): 8:39 PM
Amtrak Thruway
Departing from the bus plaza north of the station building for Amtrak train passengers Only. Buses connect to:
- Stockton for San Joaquin trains to Bakersfield
- Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo for Pacific Surfliner trains to Los Angeles and San Diego
Altamont Commuter Express
Paying the fare
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.
Boarding the train
Northbound trains to Stockton may depart on track 1 or track 4.
Trains from Stockton arrive at these times:
| Weekday | 6:30 AM | 7:50 AM | 8:50 AM | 11:40 AM |
Trains to Stockton depart at these times:
| Weekday | 12:05 PM | 3:35 PM | 4:35 PM | 5:35 PM |
VTA Light Rail
VTA Light Rail platforms are located to the west side of the station, opposite to the main station building.
Paying the fare
Light rail tickets can be purchased from ticket machines located on each platform.
Boarding the light rail
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G Green Line line operates every 15 minutes during weekday peak hours and every 30 minutes at other times.
To Downtown San Jose (connection with B Blue Line line), board a train toward Mountain View or Civic Center on the northbound platform.
Bus Connection
VTA
Bus plaza north of the station building:
- 63 southbound toward Almaden Valley, northbound toward San Jose State University
- 64 southbound toward Almaden Station, northbound toward McKee & White
- 65 southbound toward Meridian & Kooser, northbound toward Downtown San Jose
- 68 toward Gilroy Station
- 168 toward Gilroy Station
- 180 toward Fremont Station via Great Mall
- 181 toward Fremont Station
Eastbound Santa Clara Street past Cahill St (one block north of station):
- 22 toward Eastridge Transit Center
- 522 toward Eastridge Transit Center
Westbound Santa Clara Street before Cahill St (one block north of station, in front of HP Pavilion):
- 22 toward Palo Alto Station and Menlo Park Station
- 522 toward Palo Alto Station
Highway 17 Express
Highway 17 Express buses arrive and depart at the bus plaza north of the station building.
Monterey Salinas Transit
Monterey Salinas Transit 55 buses arrive and depart at the bus plaza north of the station building.
Megabus
Overnight service (VTA)
Eastbound Santa Clara Street past Cahill St (one block north of station):
- VTA 22 toward Eastridge Transit Center
Westbound Santa Clara Street before Cahill St (one block north of station, in front of HP Pavilion):
- VTA 22 toward Palo Alto Station
