Catch a Break with Caltrain to Sharks Games at the Tank

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September 11, 2009

Score a goal by taking Caltrain to all Sharks home games home games at HP Pavilion. The Sharks’ preseason home opener is against the Vancouver Canucks Friday, Sept. 18, 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 the face-off. The last weekday and Saturday northbound train departs the San Jose station at 10:30 p.m. or up to 15 minutes after the game ends, whichever is later. 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.

For more information about service and fares, call Caltrain’s Customer Service Center at 1.800.660.4287