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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. | + | 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 ([http://www.historysanjose.org/dairyhill/people/tamien.html 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. | 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]] | + | Weekday local, limited stop, [[Served by::Baby Bullet]] |
| + | : {{pulldown|Caltrain schedule and fares}} | ||
{{Caltrainplanner}} | {{Caltrainplanner}} | ||
Fare zone: '''4''' | Fare zone: '''4''' | ||
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| − | [[Caltrain ticket machine]]s and [[8-ride ticket validator]]s are located in the concourse below the Caltrain platforms. | + | [[Caltrain ticket machine]]s and [[8-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. |
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| − | 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. | + | 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. Caltrain service at this station is limited, especially during the off-peak times. However, all Caltrain trains serve the nearby [[San Jose Diridon Station]]. |
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| − | Caltrain service at this station is limited, especially during the off-peak times. However, all Caltrain trains serve the nearby [[San Jose Diridon Station]]. | ||
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==VTA Light Rail== | ==VTA Light Rail== | ||
| − | + | Ticket machines are located near the bottom of escalators and stairs leading to the light rail platforms. This station features center platforms: | |
| − | + | : Northbound platform: {{VTALRlines|blue|note=y}} to Downtown San Jose and Alum Rock | |
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| − | : Northbound platform: {{VTALRlines|blue}} to Downtown San Jose and Alum Rock | ||
: Southbound platform: {{VTALRlines|blue}} to Santa Teresa | : Southbound platform: {{VTALRlines|blue}} to Santa Teresa | ||
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| − | ==Bus== | ||
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All buses stop at the west side of the station by the light rail: | All buses stop at the west side of the station by the light rail: | ||
| − | {{#ask: [[Rail::{{PAGENAME}}]] | + | {{#ask: [[Rail::{{PAGENAME}}]] [[Category:buses]] |
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==Parking== | ==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. | ||
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== | ==Bicycle== | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 28 October 2009
City: San Jose
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
Weekday local, limited stop, Baby Bullet
Fare zone: 4
Caltrain ticket machines and 8-ride ticket validators are located in the concourse below the Caltrain platforms. 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 shuttle from the east side of this station to San Jose Diridon Station. A valid Caltrain ticket is required for the shuttle bus. Caltrain service at this station is limited, especially during the off-peak times. However, all Caltrain trains serve the nearby San Jose Diridon Station.
VTA Light Rail
Ticket machines are located near the bottom of escalators and stairs leading to the light rail platforms. This station features center platforms:
- Northbound platform: B to Downtown San Jose and Alum Rock
- Southbound platform: B to Santa Teresa
Bus - VTA
All buses stop at the west side of the station by the light rail:
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.
