Media Contact: Mahmoud Abunie, 650.730.6201
Caltrain riders can now travel to Bay to Breakers on 100% renewable power, making it faster — and greener — for Bay Area residents to attend the iconic San Francisco race. On Sunday, May 18, two special pre-event trains will get Peninsula and South Bay participants to the starting line on time, with half-hourly weekend service available for the return trip.
Caltrain will run two northbound special event trains with limited stops to the race. Train #903 will depart from San Jose Diridon Station at 6:04 a.m. and arrive at the San Francisco Caltrain Station at 7:20 a.m., while Train #901 will depart from Palo Alto Station at 6:13 a.m. and arrive at the San Francisco Caltrain Station at 7:05 a.m. At California Avenue and Palo Alto stations, riders will board trains on the southbound platform.
Alcohol will be prohibited on the pre-event special trains. Riders are encouraged to arrive early at each station to ensure they can get on board their preferred train. The starting line is at Howard Street and Main Street, about 1.4 miles from the San Francisco Caltrain Station at Fourth & King streets. Participants can walk to the starting line from the station, or board an N Judah Muni train from King Street.
To avoid long lines, passengers can pre-purchase a Bay to Breakers Day Pass, only available through the Caltrain Mobile Ticket App. Clipper card users are reminded to tap on and tag off. Caltrain is a proof-of-payment system; tickets are not sold onboard trains but can be purchased at station ticket machines.
Parking at Caltrain stations costs $5.50 for the day, and permits can be purchased using the Caltrain mobile app or through ticket machines onsite. The mobile app can be used immediately after parking, as it requires a space number. Paid parking rules are enforced throughout the day, including weekends and holidays.
For more information about Caltrain schedules and fares or for help planning your trip, call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448) or visit www.caltrain.com.
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About Caltrain: Owned and operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, Caltrain provides rail service from San Francisco to San Jose, with commute service to Gilroy. Serving the region since 1863, Caltrain is the oldest continually operating rail system west of the Mississippi and the first railroad to convert from diesel to electric power in a generation.
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