How to Get There
From San Jose Diridon Station
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Head northeast on Cahill St toward W Santa Clara St.
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Turn right onto W Santa Clara St.
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Continue on W Santa Clara St for about 0.6 miles.
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Arrive at: San Pedro Square, San Jose, CA.
Total Travel Time: 17 minutes walking
Alternative: Ride VTA Bus – multiple options, check timetable (10 minutes)
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Walk to the San Jose Diridon Bus Loop
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VTA bus 64A/B, 68, Rapid 500
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Ride until W Santa Clara & Almaden stop
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Walk northeast up W Santa Clara St
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Turn left onto N San Pedro Set
Total Travel Time: 10 minutes
From San Jose Diridon Station to San Pedro Square
Standard Fare
Clipper® and contactless payment make riding easy.
Tap with a Clipper card, mobile Clipper card, or a contactless credit or debit card using Apple Pay or Google Pay — no ticket machines or apps needed.
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Ticket Vending Machines
Ticket vending machines, located at all Caltrain stations, let riders buy tickets, purchase Adult Clipper cards, add value to Clipper cards, and pay for parking.
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Promotional Fares
Youth Fares
Youth riders 18 and under ride Caltrain for $1 one way or $2 for a Day Pass, valid all zones, all day. The new Clipper Youth Monthly Pass offers unlimited travel for $24 across all zones.
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Group Sales
Caltrain group tickets make field trips and special outings easy and affordable. Groups of 15 or more save 10 percent on Day Passes or one-way paper tickets when purchased at least nine business days in advance.
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All Caltrain tickets are valid through the last train of the night. To see more details, visit caltrain.com/fares/how-buy
Parking at Caltrain Stations
ParkMobile app
Pay for parking with the ParkMobile app. Note your parking space number and station zone, then follow the in-app instructions.
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Ticket Vending Machines
In addition to fares, ticket vending machines at all Caltrain stations let riders pay for daily parking, valid for up to 24 hours.
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Parking is available at most Caltrain stations. Riders must have a Daily or Monthly Parking permit. Daily parking costs $5.50, is valid for up to 24 hours from purchase, and is available at ticket vending machines or through the ParkMobile app. Learn more about your station at caltrain.com/stations-zones
Policy Tips & Reminders
- Caltrain is a proof-of-payment system. Tickets are not sold onboard.
- Keep your ticket, Clipper card, or Open Payment method available for inspection.
- Customers without valid fare are subject to receive a $75 administrative fine.
- Open alcoholic beverages are permitted on Caltrain until 9 p.m.
For more information, call Caltrain at 1.800.660.4287. Hearing Impaired (TTY): 650.508.6448. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. Weekends and Holidays: 8am-5pm.