Caltrain Station Ticket Machines

New Ticket Vending Machine

Caltrain offers several ways to purchase tickets, including our Ticket Machines located at every station. Passengers may also use the Caltrain Mobile app, or Clipper® to purchase tickets and passes.

Caltrain is a Proof-of-Payment system and tickets are not sold onboard trains. Passengers must have a valid ticket prior to boarding. Caltrain conductors and fare inspectors perform random fare checks onboard trains. Passengers without valid tickets are subject to a fine of up to $250 plus court fees.

How to purchase at Caltrain Ticket Machines offering Adult Clipper Card Passes

  1. From Touch Screen Menu, Press Clipper.
  2. To Add Cash Value or buy a Clipper Product, Place your Clipper card on the card holder on the front of the ticket machine, then select Products to add:
    • Cash Value
    • Caltrain Monthly Pass
    • Other Transit Agency - SamTrans, AC Transit, Muni or VTA
  3. A New Clipper card can be purchased for $3
    • a. Select Purchase a New Clipper card, then select Products to add.
  4. Make Selection
  5. Press to Purchase

Purchasing Daily & Monthly Parking

Customers with a valid Monthly Pass loaded on their Clipper® card can purchase one Monthly Parking Permit per month at Caltrain station ticket machines by entering their unique 10-digit Clipper card number, located on the lower-left back of the card. Monthly Parking permits may be purchased between the 21st of the month prior to the month that the permit is valid until the 15th of the month that the permit is valid. Customers with Go passes must apply for an access code.

A Daily Parking ticket may be purchased by selecting Daily Parking on the ticket machine menu screen.

After parking, take note of your parking stall number and then follow these procedures:

  1. Go to the ticket machine on the platform or in the station.
  2. Select Daily Parking. When prompted, type in your parking stall number. Insert cash or credit card.
  3. Take your receipt from the bottom tray of the ticket machine.

Additional parking information is available at https://www.caltrain.com/rider-information/parking.