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Tamien is a convenient [[term::park and ride]] station near downtown San Jose and a transfer point between [[Caltrain]] and the [[VTA Light Rail]] systems.
 
  
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== Station entrances ==
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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.
  
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* Lelong St north of Alma Ave (daily/airport parking and VTA bus stops)
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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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* Lick Ave north of Alma Ave (Tamien Childcare Center and daily parking)
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==Caltrain==
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The 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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This station is served by [[Served by::Caltrain local/limited stop]] and [[Served by::Baby Bullet]] trains.
  
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== External links ==
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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.
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= Caltrain =
 
  
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[[Image:Tamien-2.jpg|right|200px| Caltrain platforms]]
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Access to platform is through stairs, escalators, or elevator from the concourse.
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On weekdays, Caltrain provides train service from this station to San Francisco. During the afternoon peak hours, 3 southbound trains continue to [[Gilroy Station|Gilroy]].
 
  
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Caltrain service at this station is limited, especially during the off-peak times.
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Trains may depart on any track, verify with conductor for departure time and destination.
  
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===Paying the fare===
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Purchase Caltrain tickets from [[Caltrain ticket machine|ticket machines]] in the concourse under the Caltrain platforms.
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[[10-ride ticket validator]]s are also located in the concourse next to the ticket machines.
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==VTA Light Rail==
  
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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.
  
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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.
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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.
  
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There's no weekend/holiday train service at this station. A shuttle provides connection between this station and [[San Jose Diridon Station]]. The shuttle stops on the east side of the station, in front of the Caltrain station concourse.
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This station features a center in the freeway median.
  
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A valid Caltrain ticket is required to board the shuttle bus.
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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.
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* To Downtown San Jose (connection with {{VTALRlines|green|y}} line), board train toward Alum Rock.
 
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Platform is accessible by an elevator located on the south side of the platform.
 
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From April 14 until mid June, light rail will not stop at [[Curtner Station]], [[Capitol Station (VTA)]] and [[Branham Station]] due to platform retrofit. Substitute bus service will be running between this station and [[Ohlone/Chynoweth Station]] and will stop at every station in between. At Tamien, the substitute bus will stop on the west side of the station.
 
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{{bus|VTA|25|Eastbound: [[Alum Rock Station]] via Keyes St and Story Rd}}
 
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{{bus|VTA|25|Westbound: [[Valley Medical Center]] and [[De Anza College]]}}
 
  
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{{bus|VTA|82|Eastbound: [[Downtown San Jose]]}}
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Main bus loading area is on the west side of the station.
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==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.
 
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.
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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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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

Caltrain schedule

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Weekday
Saturday
Sunday and holiday

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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

25
Alum Rock Station - De Anza College via Valley Med
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Lockheed Martin - Monterey & Old Tully
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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.

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