Difference between revisions of "San Jose Diridon Station"
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Fare zone: '''4''' | Fare zone: '''4''' | ||
− | [[Caltrain ticket machine|Ticket machines]] are located by tunnel entrances to the platforms. [[8-ride ticket validator]]s are located in the outer lobby and inside the tunnel. Ticket counter in the main building | + | [[Caltrain ticket machine|Ticket machines]] are located by tunnel entrances to the platforms. [[8-ride ticket validator]]s and [[Clipper]] Card readers are located in the outer lobby and inside the tunnel (none on the platform). Ticket counter in the main building does not sell Caltrain tickets. There's no [[Clipper]] vendor located in the vicinity of the station. |
− | This station features multiple center platforms. Use the tunnel to access the platforms. There are signs | + | This station features multiple center platforms. Use the tunnel to access the platforms. There are signs inside the tunnel 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. | : Northbound trains to San Francisco depart on track 2 or 3. Some depart on track 4. | ||
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: Most trains toward [[Tamien Station|Tamien]] or [[Gilroy Station|Gilroy]] arrive on track 5. | : Most trains toward [[Tamien Station|Tamien]] or [[Gilroy Station|Gilroy]] arrive on track 5. | ||
− | + | ===Sharks games=== | |
Northbound train #197 (weekday) and #451 (Saturday) departing at 10:30 PM may be delayed until 15 minutes after Sharks home 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 [[Tamien-San Jose Shuttle|shuttle]] at the bus plaza to [[Tamien Station]]. A valid Caltrain ticket or pass is required for the shuttle. | On weekends and holidays, trains don't serve Tamien Station. Take a [[Tamien-San Jose Shuttle|shuttle]] at the bus plaza to [[Tamien Station]]. A valid Caltrain ticket or pass is required for the shuttle. | ||
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[[Served by::Altamont Commuter Express]] trains serve this station during weekday peak hours only. | [[Served by::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. | + | 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 (the platform adjacent to the station building). |
: [[Schedule:ACE|Train schedules]] | : [[Schedule:ACE|Train schedules]] | ||
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=Amtrak= | =Amtrak= | ||
− | This station is served by [[Served by::Capitol Corridor]] and [[Served by::Coast Starlight]] trains, along with [[Served by::Amtrak Thruway]] buses. | + | This station is served by [[Served by::Capitol Corridor]] and [[Served by::Coast Starlight]] trains, along with [[Served by::Amtrak Thruway]] buses to Stockton and San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara. |
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 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. | ||
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=VTA Light Rail= | =VTA Light Rail= | ||
− | VTA Light Rail {{VTALRlines|green|note=y}} platforms are located | + | VTA Light Rail {{VTALRlines|green|note=y}} platforms are located on the west side of the station by Cahill Park Drive. From the station building, use the pedestrian tunnel and walk all the way to the other end. |
− | [[VTA Light Rail ticket machine| | + | [[VTA Light Rail ticket machine|Ticket machines]] and [[Clipper]] Card readers are located on each light rail platform. Buy ticket or tag card before boarding. This station features side platforms. |
: Northbound platform: {{VTALRlines|green}} to Downtown San Jose and Mountain View | : Northbound platform: {{VTALRlines|green}} to Downtown San Jose and Mountain View | ||
: Southbound platform: {{VTALRlines|green}} to Winchester | : Southbound platform: {{VTALRlines|green}} to Winchester | ||
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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= |
Revision as of 18:13, 12 February 2011
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.
Points of interest
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 and Clipper Card readers are located in the outer lobby and inside the tunnel (none on the platform). Ticket counter in the main building does not sell Caltrain tickets. There's no Clipper vendor located in the vicinity of the station.
This station features multiple center platforms. Use the tunnel to access the platforms. There are signs inside the tunnel 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 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 (the platform adjacent to the station building).
Santa Clara/Great America Station |
◀ | Altamont Commuter Express | ▶ | Terminus |
This station is served by Capitol Corridor and Coast Starlight trains, along with Amtrak Thruway buses to Stockton and San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara.
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 G platforms are located on the west side of the station by Cahill Park Drive. From the station building, use the pedestrian tunnel and walk all the way to the other end.
Ticket machines and Clipper Card readers are located on each light rail platform. Buy ticket or tag card before boarding. This station features side platforms.
- Northbound platform: G to Downtown San Jose and Mountain View
- Southbound platform: G to Winchester
San Fernando Station |
◀ | G Green Line | ▶ | Race Station |
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.
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.
Bike lockers and racks are located on the south side of the station building. There's no vacancy for bike lockers at this station.