Service Information

To finish critical Electrification testing in time to begin passenger service in fall 2024, Caltrain will be adjusting weekend rail service throughout 2024. There will be regular service during the month of May. The next service adjustment is planned for the weekend of June 8 & 9. 

Weekend Bus Bridge Schedule

Weekend of June 8 and 9, 2024

Weekend Service Shutdown

No train service from San Jose to San Francisco

In support of electric train testing, there will be no train service between San Jose and San Francisco on June 8 & 9. Limited bus service will be provided only at San Jose Diridon, Palo Alto, and Millbrae stations. There will be limited passenger capacity on buses. No stops between these stations and no bus service north of Millbrae.

Please consider alternative transit such as Muni, VTA, SamTrans or transfer from the bus bridge at Millbrae to BART for travel to/from San Francisco.

Fares are required for BART and other transit services. 

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to improve the railroad.

Additional Information

Refer to the table below for bus pick-up locations.

Bus Stop Location

by Caltrain Station

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Millbrae

At the bus stops adjacent to the southbound Caltrain platform.

 

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Palo Alto

At the Stanford Marguerite stop adjacent to the southbound Caltrain platform

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San Jose Diridon

On Stover St, across from the historic station building

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We encourage riders to plan ahead and consider alternative transportation options. Riders can also use transit planning services like Google Maps, Apple Maps, or the Transit App.

Station

Transit Alternative

San Francisco | 4th/King

BART to/from Millbrae @ Powell Station via MUNI T Third Line to/from 4th/King Station

22nd Street

BART to/from Millbrae @ Powell Station via MUNI T Third Line to/from 4th/King Station

Bayshore

SamTrans 292 to/from Millbrae Station @ Bayshore/Geneva (SB) and Bayshore/Geneva (NB)

South San Francisco

SamTrans 292 to/from Millbrae Station @ Airport/Grand (SB) and Airport/Baden (NB)

San Bruno

BART to/from Millbrae @ San Bruno BART Station

Millbrae

Bus Bridge Stop

Broadway

SamTrans 292 @  California/Broadway (NB/SB) or SamTrans ECR @ ECR/Broadway (NB/SB)

Burlingame

SamTrans 292 @ California/North Ln (SB) and California/Bellevue (NB) or SamTrans ECR @ ECR/Burlingame (NB/SB)

San Mateo

SamTrans 292 @ S Delaware/3rd (SB) and S Delaware/2nd (NB) or SamTrans ECR @ ECR/2nd Ave (NB/SB)

Hayward Park

SamTrans ECR @ ECR/17th Ave (NB/SB)

Hillsdale

SamTrans ECR @ ECR/27th Ave (SB) and ECR/28th (NB)

Belmont

SamTrans ECR @ ECR/Ralston Ave (NB/SB)

San Carlos

SamTrans ECR @ ECR/San Carlos Ave (NB/SB)

Redwood City

SamTrans ECR @ Redwood City Transit Center (NB/SB)

Menlo Park

SamTrans ECR @ ECR/Oak Grove (NB/SB)

Palo Alto

Bus Bridge Stop

California Avenue

VTA 22 & 522 @ ECR/California Ave (NB/SB)

San Antonio

VTA 22 & 522 @ ECR/Showers (NB/SB)

Mountain View

VTA 22 & 522 @ECR/Castro (NB/SB)

Sunnyvale

VTA 22 & 522 @ECR/Sunnyvale (NB/SB)

Lawrence

VTA 22 & 522 @ECR/Lawrence Expwy (NB/SB)

Santa Clara

VTA 22 & 522 @ Santa Clara Transit Center (NB/SB)

San Jose Diridon

Bus Bridge Stop

Tamien

VTA Light Rail Blue Line to/from Tamien

Why is Caltrain temporarily suspending weekend service along the entire rail corridor?

The Caltrain Electrification Project will provide passengers with greener, faster, and more frequent service, and is nearing its final phase as we prepare for the start of passenger service in fall 2024. This temporary service shutdown is needed to perform testing activities.

Do I have to pay to ride the bus service during this weekend?

Caltrain customers using the bus bridge do not need to make a payment. However, fares are required for BART and other connecting transit services.

Do I have to pay to park at the stations this weekend?

If you wish to park at a Caltrain station during this weekend, you must still pay for parking. To pay for parking, use the ticket machines on the platforms or the Caltrain Mobile app.

Will there be enough buses to accommodate the crowds?

Caltrain has partnered with SamTrans to provide the maximum replacement bus service available. However, buses have limited passenger capacity and may be subject to crowding. We encourage all passengers to plan ahead and use alternative transportation options.

Are the buses ADA accessible?

Yes, the replacement bus service will be operated by SamTrans and will be ADA accessible.

Can I bring my bike on the bus bridge? 

Customers are allowed to place their bikes in the bike racks at the front of the bus. Space is limited to a maximum of 3 bikes per bus. Use alternative transit when possible and consider using bike parking options that are available at most stations. More information at www.caltrain.com/bikes.

Who do I contact if I left an item on the bus bridge?

SamTrans will be providing the bus bridge for this weekend. If you lost an item on the bus, please fill out the lost and found form at www.samtrans.com/lost.

Who should I contact with additional questions about the service impacts?

For more questions, riders can call Caltrain Customer Service, Weekdays: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Weekends & Holidays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448)