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| city = San Jose
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|rname=Tamien  
| neighborhood = Willow Glen & Tamien
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|latlong=37.312048, -121.884926
| location = Alma Ave & Lelong St
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|city=San Jose
| accessibility = Accessible by elevators
 
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Tamien is a convenient park and ride station near downtown San Jose and a transfer point between [[Caltrain]] and the [[VTA Light Rail]] systems. The station is named after a local Native American tribe (Tamien) that once settled in the area.
 
 
 
 
Tamien is a convenient [[park and ride]] station near downtown San Jose and a transfer point between [[Caltrain]] and the [[VTA Light Rail]] systems.
 
  
 
VTA Light Rail platforms are located in the median of CA-87. The Caltrain platforms are located east of the freeway. A pedestrian walkway (by CA-87 on ramp at Lelong St) connects Light Rail and Caltrain.
 
VTA Light Rail platforms are located in the median of CA-87. The Caltrain platforms are located east of the freeway. A pedestrian walkway (by CA-87 on ramp at Lelong St) connects Light Rail and Caltrain.
 
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==Caltrain==
 
==Caltrain==
Weekday local, limited stop, [[Baby Bullet]] {{showhide}}
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This station is served by [[Served by::Caltrain local/limited stop]] and [[Served by::Baby Bullet]] trains.
  
Caltrain service at this station is limited, especially during the off-peak times. However, all Caltrain trains serve the nearby [[San Jose Diridon Station]]. At times when there's a large gap in service (a hour or more between trains), it may be quicker to take light rail to San Jose Diridon Station and take Caltrain from there. A separate ticket is required for light rail.
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[[Caltrain ticket machine]]s and [[Clipper]] card readers are located in the concourse below the Caltrain platform. All riders must have a [[Caltrain fares|valid paper/mobile ticket, or tagged Clipper card/mobile device]] before boarding Caltrain. Train crews may inspect for fares onboard. Riders using Clipper should "tag off" after exiting the train.
  
Fare zone: '''4'''
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Access to platform is through stairs, escalators, or elevator from the concourse.
 
 
[[Caltrain ticket machine]]s and [[10-ride ticket validator]]s are located in the concourse below the Caltrain platforms.
 
  
 
Trains may depart on any track, verify with conductor for departure time and destination.
 
Trains may depart on any track, verify with conductor for departure time and destination.
  
On weekends and holidays, there's no train service at this station. Take a [[Tamien-San Jose Shuttle|shuttle]] from the east side of this station to [[San Jose Diridon Station]]. A valid Caltrain ticket is required for the shuttle bus.
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| dir1='''Southbound''' to Gilroy
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| next1={{stn|Capitol|Caltrain}}
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| stopid2=70271
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| next2={{stn|San Jose Diridon}}
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==VTA Light Rail==
 
==VTA Light Rail==
{{VTALRlines|blue}} {{showhide}}
 
  
Ticket machines are located near the bottom of escalators and stairs leading to the light rail platforms.
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[[VTA Light Rail ticket machine|VTA ticket machine]]s and [[Clipper]] card readers are located by the bottom of escalators and stairs leading to the light rail platform. [[VTA fares|Purchase ticket or tag card]] before boarding.
  
This station features center platforms:
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Riders transferring from Caltrain using Clipper should "tag off" at a reader in the Caltrain area before tagging on at the light rail platform entrance.
  
: Northbound platform: {{VTALRlines|blue}} to Downtown San Jose and Alum Rock
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Two points of access to platform: stairs and escalators from the north walkway that connect directly with the Caltrain concourse. Stairs, escalators, and elevator from the south entrance next to parking, bus boarding area to the east side facing Lelong St. Riders using elevators transferring between Caltrain and light rail have to go around past the bus boarding area.
  
: Southbound platform: {{VTALRlines|blue}} to Santa Teresa
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This station features a center in the freeway median.
  
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| stopid1=64778
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| dir1='''South''' to Santa Teresa {{VTALRlines|blue|note=y}}
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| next1={{stn|Curtner}}
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| stopid2=64743
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| dir2='''North''' to Baypointe {{VTALRlines|blue}}
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| next2={{stn|Virginia}}
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==Bus==
 
==Bus==
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Main bus loading area is on the west side of the station.
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All buses stop at the west side of the station '''(A)''':
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{{bus|VTA|25}}, Alum Rock Station via Keyes and Story
 
{{bus|VTA|25}}, Valley Medical Center/De Anza College
 
{{bus|VTA|82}}, Downtown San Jose
 
{{bus|VTA|82}}, Westgate
 
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==Parking==
 
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Free parking is available at the station on lots located on both sides of the freeway. Parking on the the east side of the freeway (closer to Caltrain) can be accessed from Lick Ave. Parking on the west side (closer to light rail) can be accessed from Lelong St.
 
Free parking is available at the station on lots located on both sides of the freeway. Parking on the the east side of the freeway (closer to Caltrain) can be accessed from Lick Ave. Parking on the west side (closer to light rail) can be accessed from Lelong St.
 
===Airport parking===
 
  
 
Spots designated for free long term parking (7 days maximum) are available on the west side of the station near Alma St.  
 
Spots designated for free long term parking (7 days maximum) are available on the west side of the station near Alma St.  
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==Bicycle==
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Bike racks and electronic [[Locker type::BikeLink]] lockers are available at this station. Regular lockers are also available through Caltrain at 650-508-6350.
  
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Latest revision as of 10:36, 28 October 2023

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Tamien is a convenient park and ride station near downtown San Jose and a transfer point between Caltrain and the VTA Light Rail systems. The station is named after a local Native American tribe (Tamien) that once settled in the area.

VTA Light Rail platforms are located in the median of CA-87. The Caltrain platforms are located east of the freeway. A pedestrian walkway (by CA-87 on ramp at Lelong St) connects Light Rail and Caltrain.

Caltrain

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This station is served by Caltrain local/limited stop and Baby Bullet trains.

Caltrain ticket machines and Clipper card readers are located in the concourse below the Caltrain platform. All riders must have a valid paper/mobile ticket, or tagged Clipper card/mobile device before boarding Caltrain. Train crews may inspect for fares onboard. Riders using Clipper should "tag off" after exiting the train.

Access to platform is through stairs, escalators, or elevator from the concourse.

Trains may depart on any track, verify with conductor for departure time and destination.

Southbound to Gilroy Northbound to San Francisco
Real time departures:
Next Station: Capitol Next Station: San Jose Diridon

Caltrain service advisoryData provided by 511.org

VTA Light Rail

VTA ticket machines and Clipper card readers are located by the bottom of escalators and stairs leading to the light rail platform. Purchase ticket or tag card before boarding.

Riders transferring from Caltrain using Clipper should "tag off" at a reader in the Caltrain area before tagging on at the light rail platform entrance.

Two points of access to platform: stairs and escalators from the north walkway that connect directly with the Caltrain concourse. Stairs, escalators, and elevator from the south entrance next to parking, bus boarding area to the east side facing Lelong St. Riders using elevators transferring between Caltrain and light rail have to go around past the bus boarding area.

This station features a center in the freeway median.

South to Santa Teresa B North to Baypointe B
Real time departures:

Data provided by 511.org

Next Station: Curtner Next Station: Virginia

Bus

Main bus loading area is on the west side of the station.

VTA

Alum Rock Station - De Anza College via Valley Med
Lockheed Martin - Monterey & Old Tully
Willow Glen Ed Park - 1st & Keyes

Parking

Free parking is available at the station on lots located on both sides of the freeway. Parking on the the east side of the freeway (closer to Caltrain) can be accessed from Lick Ave. Parking on the west side (closer to light rail) can be accessed from Lelong St.

Spots designated for free long term parking (7 days maximum) are available on the west side of the station near Alma St.

Bicycle

Bike racks and electronic BikeLink lockers are available at this station. Regular lockers are also available through Caltrain at 650-508-6350.