Caltrain Gets Hockey Fans a Slap Shot Away from the Ice

By

October 8, 2010

Score a goal by taking Caltrain to all Sharks home games at HP Pavilion. The Sharks’ season home opener against the Atlanta Thrashers is Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

With its San Jose terminal located across the street from the hockey arena, Caltrain service makes it easy to avoid the hassle and expense of driving and parking. A number of trains arrive from San Francisco and the Peninsula in time for face-off. The last weekday and Saturday northbound train departs the San Jose station at 10:30 p.m. or may hold for up to 15 minutes. The train makes all regular local stops. Trains stop at the Broadway and Atherton stations on weekends only.

Caltrain is a Proof-of-Payment system and requires passengers to purchase tickets before boarding. Ticket options include One-way, Day Pass or 8-ride tickets. Passengers are required to validate 8-ride tickets before boarding. Monthly Pass holders ride free through all zones on weekends. Open alcoholic beverage containers are not allowed onboard trains starting at 9 p.m. on game nights.

For more information about service and fares, call Caltrain’s Customer Service Center at 1.800.660.4287 or visit www.caltrain.com/sharks.