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San Jose | Central San Jose | Cahill St south of Santa Clara St |
Directions to and from San Jose Diridon Station
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
- HP Pavilion - Located one block north of the station
Caltrain
Local, limited stop, Baby Bullet
Fare zone: 4
Ticket machines are located by tunnel entrances to the platforms. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket counter in the main building, which accepts ATM cards, checks, and Commuter Check vouchers for payment.
10-ride ticket validators are located in the outer lobby and inside the tunnel to the platforms.
This station features multiple center platforms. Use the tunnel to access the platforms.
- Northbound trains to San Francisco depart on track 2 or 3.
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, 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.
Amtrak
Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, Amtrak Thruway
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.
Amtrak station code: SJC
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.
Altamont Commuter Express
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.
VTA Light Rail
VTA Light Rail platforms are located to the west side of the station, opposite to the main station building.
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.
Bus
VTA, Highway 17 Express, Monterey-Salinas Transit
VTA
Lines 22 and 522 stop on Santa Clara Street. All other buses stop at the bus plaza just north of the station building (B):
Highway 17 Express
Highway 17 Express buses stop at the bus plaza north of the station building. B
Buses are timed to connect with Capitol Corridor trains and Thruway buses from Stockton at this station. Buses may hold up to 15 minutes for late trains.
San Jose Diridon is a stop where passengers can load and unload baggages in the undercarriage storage space.
Monterey Salinas Transit
Monterey Salinas Transit 55 buses stop at the bus plaza north of the station building. B
Buses are timed to connect with Capitol Corridor trains at this station. Buses may hold up to 10 minutes for late trains.
Shuttle
Downtown Area Shuttle - Downtown San Jose > San Jose State University > San Jose Convention Center
Edenvale Technology Park Shuttle
Tamien-San Jose Shuttle - weekend shuttle to Tamien Station
Parking
Daily parking 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.
Parking requires a $2 daily fee or a Caltrain monthly parking permit. To pay the daily fee, remember the stall number and go to a Caltrain parking pay station located by the pedestrian tunnel to the platforms.
Parking at this station can be full. See the nearby parking section for options. Additional parking is available at Tamien and Santa Clara stations. However, not as many trains serve these stations.
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 ($20) 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 $25 a month. Call Standard Parking, the lot operator, at 408-293-6115 for information.
Bicycle
Bike racks, bike lockers
Bike lockers and racks are located on the south side of the station building.
There's no vacancy for bike lockers at this station.
