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Clipper® is a reloadable fare payment card that’s used to store a Caltrain Monthly Pass and/or cash. Clipper cards can be purchased at www.clippercard.com, one of Clipper’s® retailers such as Walgreens or at the Caltrain office in San Carlos. Adult cards cost $3. Youth and Senior cards are free.
Does Caltrain have student discount?
Purchase Caltrain tickets at stations before boarding trains. No tickets are sold on board. NOTE: There is no special discount for SJSU students and employees. Caltrain is a member of the Clipper START program, which provides a 50% Caltrain discount to eligible low income San Francisco Bay Area residents.
Is Caltrain free for kids?
One child four years old or younger may ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Customers 18 years old and younger pay the Eligible Discount fare.
Can I use my Bart Clipper card on Caltrain?
Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others). Monthly pass: Unlimited weekday rides for adults within the zones you specify for one calendar month.
Does VTA Clipper card work on Caltrain?
FREE TRANSIT CONNECTIONS The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) allows Clipper Adult and Youth customers presenting a two-zone or greater Caltrain Monthly Pass and Senior/Disabled customers who present a valid Caltrain Monthly Pass to receive a local fare credit on its bus and light rail services.
Is there WIFI on Caltrain?
Caltrain will get Wi-Fi in 2022, when the Peninsula commuter rail goes fully electric. In the North Bay, SMART trains and Golden Gate Transit buses offer wireless internet to passengers.
Is Caltrain cheaper with Clipper?
The Clipper® START program offers a 50% fare discount for adult low-income Caltrain riders. To learn more and apply for the discount, visit the Clipper® START website. All Caltrain customers must have $1.25 cash on their Clipper® cards at all times.
Does Caltrain take cash?
Go to the ticket machine on the platform or in the station. Select Daily Parking. When prompted, type in your parking stall number. Insert cash or credit card.
Does Caltrain have a bathroom?
Restroom: Caltrain always offers at least one restroom often located at the northern end of each train set.
Is it safe to ride Caltrain?
Caltrain has minimized unnecessary contact with other passengers and ticketing surfaces for a safer riding experience. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Caltrain is committed to the health and safety of passengers and staff. There is a lot of room on the trains, so you can enjoy your ride at a safe distance from other passengers.
Is Muni free for seniors?
Free Muni for Seniors (ages 65+) This program provides low and moderate income seniors residing in San Francisco free access to Muni services, including cable cars, when using a Clipper card. Once you are in possession of your Free Muni Clipper Card you can transfer it to your phone on the Clipper App.
Can you combine Clipper cards?
Can I transfer a balance from one Clipper Card to another? You can transfer any cash value balance on your card, but you cannot transfer a pass, BART High Value Discount ticket or 8-ride. Call Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 to request a balance transfer.
Does Bart connect to Caltrain?
BART and Caltrain are working together to better serve the region with continued schedule coordination to support transfers between systems at Millbrae Station. Due to the higher frequency of BART trains to Caltrain trains, not every train lines up. Download a PDF of the timetable.
Can I load my Clipper card at Walgreens?
Walgreens stores are currently unable to sell or add value to Clipper cards. We encourage you to add value at another in-person location or online.
Why does Clipper card take 5 days?
If we can’t collect payment before midnight, we may block your pass/ticket or, in the case of cash value, your entire Clipper card. You will need to tag your card to a card reader or ticket machine to activate it. This process may take up to 5 days if you are tagging only on a bus or light-rail vehicle.
What happens if you forget to tag off Clipper card?
If you forget to tag off, that’s the fare you will pay. But if you tag off, Clipper will return the difference of $6 to your card. The other reason to tag off is to take advantage of eligible free or discounted rides when you transfer from one transit agency to another.
Can you drink on Caltrain?
Shoes are required to be worn onboard. Don’t put feet on the seats. Caltrain reminds customers that open alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the trains beginning at 9 p.m. on special events days and nights. Keep cell phone use to a minimum and speak quietly when in use.
Can you take dogs on Caltrain?
Service animals, such as guide dogs, may accompany persons with disabilities in Caltrain facilities and trains. No other animals (such as pets) are allowed. If an animal misbehaves, the customer will be asked to remove the animal from the vehicle.
Does Caltrain have outlets?
Caltrain passenger coaches are of two types. “Baby Bullet” trains with newer bi-level Bombardier equipment offer 110-volt AC power outlets with tables for laptops and other electronic devices. Older gallery cars also have seating on two levels.
Does Caltrain accept credit cards?
American Express, MasterCard, Discover and Visa credit/debit cards, and PayPal are accepted payment methods. Clipper: A regional fare system for Caltrain One-way, Monthly Passes and fares on other regional transit systems. The station ticket machines accept coins, bills and credit or Visa/Mastercard debit cards.
How much does a Senior Clipper card cost?
Fares & Passes Clipper Passes Passes are only available on Clipper 31-Day Express Pass $70 Senior (65+)/Disabled Day Pass* $1.75 * Daily fares are automatically capped at this amount.
How much does a Youth Clipper card cost?
For more information, visit clippercard.com or call 877-878-8883. If you always use a Youth 31-Day Pass, nothing is changing for you! The pass price will still be $20.00 and you’ll use it the way you always have.
Does a Clipper card expire?
Unlike a credit or debit card, the Clipper card does not expire; however, you will need to renew your eligibility for Clipper START once every two years to continue receiving the discount.
Does Caltrain connect to Amtrak?
Amtrak train service to Sacramento, the San Joaquin Valley, Los Angeles and Seattle connects with Caltrain at the San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station.
How long is the Caltrain ride from San Jose to San Francisco?
Caltrain runs frequent trains about 20 hours a day. Local trains take 90 minutes to reach San Francisco, but Baby Bullet and limited-stop trains are faster.
