How to Ride

Welcome aboard Caltrain!

Before boarding, please make sure that you have a valid Caltrain ticket.  Caltrain fares are based on the number of zones that are partially or wholly traveled through by the passenger. Caltrain is a proof-of-payment system. Passengers must have a valid ticket before boarding the train or be subject to citation. Find a seat and relax.  Please provide the ticket or Clipper card to the conductor or fare inspector upon request.

Types of Service:

Baby Bullet Express Service: Caltrain’s Baby Bullet express service makes it possible to travel between San Francisco and San Jose in less than an hour stopping at a few popular stations. Caltrain offers 22 weekday commute-hour bullet trains.

Limited-stop Service: Trains that serve fewer stations than local service.

Local-stop Service: Trains that serve all regular service stations.

Onboard Amenities:

Restrooms: Located in the northernmost car (San Francisco end of the train).

Wheelchair Car: An area is reserved for wheelchair users in the second car from the north end of the train.  On a few trains, the accessible car is the northernmost car.

Luggage Car: Dedicated luggage racks are available in the third car from the north end of the train. Please sit near your luggage.

Bike Car: Each train has two bike cars; one is always the northernmost car and the other is the fourth car from the north (San Francisco end fo the train).  Gallery equipment, which has one entry door per car, accommodates a total of 80 bikes (40 per bike car). Bombardier trains, with two entry doors, carry a total of 48 bikes (24 per bike car).  Bicycles must be stowed in the designated storage space in the car. Folding bicycles, no wider than 32 inches, should be folded and stored under the seat in front of you or on the luggage rack but never on the seat next to you. Bicyclists must be at least 6 years old.

- All strollers must be folded and stored on the luggage rack.
- Smoking is not permitted on trains or on station property.
- Radios and music players are allowed with earphones only.
- Roller blades and rollerskates may not be worn onboard trains or on station property.
- Keep cell phone use to a minimum and speak quietly when in use.
- Personal items may be placed under the seat.  Don't block seats with personal belongings.  Please store luggage in the designated areas.
- Open alcoholic containers aren't permitted on trains beginning at 9 p.m. on special event nights.
- Remove all empty cups and other trash from the train.  Discard all trash using the receptacles provided on or near the platforms.
- Keep vestibule, aisles and stairs clear.
- Don't put feet on the seats.
- In case of onboard emergency, the conductor will provide necessary instructions.  Please follow these for safety reasons.