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+ | This is the transfer point between [[Caltrain]] and [[VTA Light Rail]] for destinations such as [[Great America]] and [[Levi's Stadium]] in northern Santa Clara. | ||
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==Caltrain== | ==Caltrain== | ||
− | This station is served by [[Served by::Caltrain local/limited stop]] and [[Served by::Baby Bullet]] trains. | + | {{Caltrainplanner pulldown}} |
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+ | This station is served by [[Served by::Caltrain local/limited stop]] and [[Served by::Baby Bullet]] trains. | ||
− | + | [[Caltrain ticket machine]]s and [[Clipper]] card readers are located on the train platforms. All riders must have a [[Caltrain fares|valid ticket or tagged Clipper Card]] before boarding Caltrain and train crews may inspect for fares onboard. Riders using Clipper should "tag off" after exiting the train. | |
This station features side platforms. Use the walkways at north and south ends of the platforms to cross the tracks. | This station features side platforms. Use the walkways at north and south ends of the platforms to cross the tracks. | ||
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This station is the northern end of {{VTALRlines|green|note=y|y}} line. The light rail platform is located on the corner of Castro Street and Central Expressway (between the expressway and Caltrain tracks). | This station is the northern end of {{VTALRlines|green|note=y|y}} line. The light rail platform is located on the corner of Castro Street and Central Expressway (between the expressway and Caltrain tracks). | ||
− | [[VTA Light Rail ticket machine|VTA ticket machine]]s and [[Clipper]] card readers are available on the light rail platform. Purchase ticket or tag card before boarding. This station features a center platform and trains to Winchester may leave on either track. | + | [[VTA Light Rail ticket machine|VTA ticket machine]]s and [[Clipper]] card readers are available on the light rail platform. [[VTA fares|Purchase ticket or tag card]] before boarding. This station features a center platform and trains to Winchester may leave on either track. |
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+ | For events at Levi's Stadium, VTA may provide supplemental bus service from this station direct to the stadium. | ||
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Parking at the station can be full. An overflow parking lot is available at West Evelyn and Franklin streets behind the Tied House. In addition, [[Evelyn Station]], located a half mile away, offers additional commuter parking for free. Take the VTA Light Rail from there to Mountain View Station. | Parking at the station can be full. An overflow parking lot is available at West Evelyn and Franklin streets behind the Tied House. In addition, [[Evelyn Station]], located a half mile away, offers additional commuter parking for free. Take the VTA Light Rail from there to Mountain View Station. | ||
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+ | Special event parking rate may be charged for events at Levi's Stadium. | ||
==Bicycle== | ==Bicycle== |
Revision as of 14:54, 25 November 2014
City: Mountain View | W Evelyn Ave & Castro St
This is the transfer point between Caltrain and VTA Light Rail for destinations such as Great America and Levi's Stadium in northern Santa Clara.
Contents
Points of interest
Caltrain
This station is served by Caltrain local/limited stop and Baby Bullet trains.
Caltrain ticket machines and Clipper card readers are located on the train platforms. All riders must have a valid ticket or tagged Clipper Card before boarding Caltrain and train crews may inspect for fares onboard. Riders using Clipper should "tag off" after exiting the train.
This station features side platforms. Use the walkways at north and south ends of the platforms to cross the tracks.
Southbound to San Jose/Gilroy | Northbound to San Francisco |
Real time departures: | |
⇓ Next Station: Sunnyvale | ⇑ Next Station: San Antonio |
Caltrain service advisoryData provided by 511.org
VTA Light Rail
This station is the northern end of G Green Line line. The light rail platform is located on the corner of Castro Street and Central Expressway (between the expressway and Caltrain tracks).
VTA ticket machines and Clipper card readers are available on the light rail platform. Purchase ticket or tag card before boarding. This station features a center platform and trains to Winchester may leave on either track.
For events at Levi's Stadium, VTA may provide supplemental bus service from this station direct to the stadium.
Terminus | ◀ | G Green Line | ▶ | Evelyn Station Eastbound to Winchester |
Bus - VTA
All buses stops at the Bus plaza except line 51, which stops on Castro Street.
Shuttle/Other bus
Most shuttles depart at the bus plaza. Some employers offer private shuttles.
Parking
Station parking is available on Evelyn Ave. Parking requires a $5 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 on the station platforms.
Parking at the station can be full. An overflow parking lot is available at West Evelyn and Franklin streets behind the Tied House. In addition, Evelyn Station, located a half mile away, offers additional commuter parking for free. Take the VTA Light Rail from there to Mountain View Station.
Special event parking rate may be charged for events at Levi's Stadium.
Bicycle
This station features bike racks, 116 lockers and a shared bike enclosure. All are located near the southbound platform. Call Caltrain at 650-508-6350 for bike locker rental. To sign up for the bike enclosure, call City of Mountain View at 650-903-6311.
Bay Wheels operates a self-service bike share station near the station.
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