Bay to Breakers

Enjoy the race by saving energy with Caltrain. The train will get you to San Francisco station early and rested to run, walk or watch the 101st Zazzle Bay to Breakers.

Four special northbound trains will provide service to the race (click here for Caltrain stations and times).  The starting line is 1.4 miles from the San Francisco Caltrain Station.  Participants can walk to the starting line or take Muni T-Third light rail.  After the race, three express trains to San Carlos will depart San Francisco at 1:10 p.m., 2:10 p.m. and 3:10 pm. The trains will make regular local weekend stops to San Jose Diridon.

Tickets
B2B 2012 - TVM Screen
What is new this year?  Starting May 1, you may buy your Caltrain ticket to Bay to Breakers at any Ticket Vending Machine. One-way, Day Pass and parking permit valid only for the day of the race will be available for pre-purchase.  Get your Caltrain tickets early and avoid the line on the busy Bay to Breakers morning.    


Fare checking will be performed by conductors and Transit Police before boarding the train, and no one will be allowed to board without a ticket.

  • Buy Group Tickets: Groups of 25 or more can purchase individual Day passes (orders should be received by May 7. This is the easiest way to travel as it allows passengers to flash the ticket to Caltrain fare inspectors and board the train.  Click here for information.
  • Clipper:  Use your Clipper card to tag and board at a Caltrain station.  If you have an 8-ride Ticket or e-cash, please remember to tag on before you board and off at your final destination. Monthly Pass – A Caltrain Monthly Pass is honored for unlimited trips between all zones on weekends and holidays.
  • Day passes and One-way tickets: Day passes and One-way tickets now can be purchases at any Caltrain TVM starting May 1.  If you're planning to buy your Caltrain ticket on race day, make sure you arrive at the station early and expect lines at the TVMs.  Only passengers with tickets will be allowed to board the train.

Alcohol

  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted on Caltrain; however, intoxicated passengers will be cited and removed from the train.  No kegs are allowed onboard Caltrain.  Note: No alcohol and floats will be allowed on the race course, according to the organizers.
  • Underage drinking is strictly prohibited and violators will be cited.  Minors in possession of alcohol will be cited, removed from the train and detained until their parents can pick them up.
Caltrain encourages you to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Bay to Breakers but will observe a zero-tolerance policy regarding the rules stated above.  We hope that all customers have a safe and memorable 101st Zazzle Bay to Breakers.       

Note: On the morning of the race, Caltrain will be tweeting with the latest information about the service. Follow us @Caltrain_news or go to www.caltrain.com/baytobreakers.

4/5/12 - cfk