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To Downtown San Jose (connection with {{VTALRlines|blue|y}} line), board a train toward Mountain View or Civic Center on the northbound platform. | To Downtown San Jose (connection with {{VTALRlines|blue|y}} line), board a train toward Mountain View or Civic Center on the northbound platform. | ||
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Contents
Overview
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.
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
Schedules and fares
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 is also located in the underground walkway by the VTA light rail platforms.
Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket counter in the main building. The ticket counter accepts ATM cards, checks and Commuter Check vouchers for payment.
10-ride ticket validators 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. Tamien-San Jose Shuttle 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
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 Connection
At this station, VTA provides bus service throughout the South Bay, as well as to BART at Fremont Station. For other VTA routes serving Downtown San Jose, take Downtown Area Shuttle or any VTA bus route below heading toward Downtown.
Highway 17 Express goes to Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. MST 55 goes to Monterey via Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Amtrak Thruway buses are listed in the Amtrak section.
VTA
All buses, except lines 22 and 522, stop at the bus plaza just north of the station building (B):
<tab sep=comma cellpadding=5> ,, Stop location 22, Downtown San Jose > Eastridge, D 522, Downtown San Jose > Eastridge, D 22, Palo Alto via El Camino Real, C 522, Palo Alto via El Camino Real, C 63, Downtown San Jose > San Jose State University 63, Almaden Valley via Meridian 64, Downtown San Jose > McKee and White 64, Almaden Station via Lincoln and Almaden Expressway 65, Downtown San Jose 65, San Jose City College > Kooser and Meridian 68, Downtown San Jose > Gilroy 168, Express Gilroy 180/181, Express Fremont Station </tab>
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 - to Downtown San Jose, San Jose State University and San Jose Convention Center
Edenvale Technology Park Shuttle - to San Jose BioCenter
Tamien-San Jose Shuttle - weekend shuttle to Tamien Station
Taxi
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. For Caltrain riders, 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.
Off site parking
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 lockers and racks are located on the south side of the station building.
There's no vacancy for bike lockers at this station.
