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Caltrain

Commuter rail·San Francisco to San José

Electric trains to Silicon Valley

About Caltrain

Caltrain’s electric trains run from the San Francisco terminal down the Peninsula through Palo Alto (for Stanford) to San José. Fares are by zone: one zone is $4.00 one way or $8.00 for a day pass.

Why it's on our list

  • Electric trains
  • To Stanford and San José
  • Zone fares

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Caltrain before you go.

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