To ride on the light rail with a bike:
- Board the train through the two center doors (with a bike decal)
- Go to the center section (joint) of the light rail car
- Lift your bike vertically into the rack
How long is Clipper free?
What is a clipper card?
How many hours of free transfers on VTA EZfare?
What is a convention pass?
What is the penalty for violating the California Penal Code 640?
What is Express Fares?
How long are monthly passes valid?
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Do I need to tag off on VTA?
Q: Do I need to "tag off" from light rail similar to Caltrain? A: No. On VTA, you need only to tag your SmartPass prior to each light rail or bus boarding.
Does Bart connect to VTA?
What is VTA's BART Silicon Valley Extension Program? VTA's BART Silicon Valley Extension Program will bring Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) into Santa Clara County and ring the San Francisco Bay with frequent rail service.
Does VTA take Apple pay?
Paying your fare just got a little easier and more secure at VTA. All 153 ticket vending machines at light rail stations have now been upgraded to accept contactless payment, including both chip and contactless credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Is San Jose VTA light rail running?
Hours of operation for now are 5:30 a.m. to midnight, with trains running every 20 minutes until 8 p.m., at which time trains will go to every 30 minutes.
Is VTA light rail back in service?
As of Sunday, August 29, VTA entered Phase 5 with the reopening of portions of the light rail system for passenger service. The Orange Line, from Mountain View to Alum Rock, is fully operational, which includes serving the Milpitas Transit Center and the BART connection.
What is BART VTA?
VTA's BART Silicon Valley Extension Program will bring Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) into Santa Clara County and ring the San Francisco Bay with frequent rail service. The program is a 16-mile, six-station extension of the existing BART system.
Can I use my phone instead of Clipper card?
You can pay for fares with Google Pay by turning your phone screen on and then holding your Android phone near a Clipper reader. Tag your phone every time you board a bus, train, or ferry including when you transfer.
Can two people use the same Clipper card?
Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.
Can I pay with credit card at VTA?
Insert payment. machines accept coins, $1, $5, $10, $20 bills, day pass tokens, and credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).
What time does the San Jose light rail stop running?
BLUE LINE light rail time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 12:15 AM and ends at 11:32 PM. Operating days this week: everyday.
Is VTA parking free on weekends?
Parking fees will be enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Does BART run to Levi Stadium?
Santa Clara | Levi's Stadium Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) connects with BART at the Milpitas Station. Visit the Levi's Stadium website for more information. From Milpitas: Transfer from BART to the VTA Orange line which serves Levi's Stadium.
Is BART extension to San Jose?
A long-awaited extension of the Bay Area's regional rail transit system is finally coming into view, with an expected completion date of 2030.
Where does BART end in San Jose?
The Berryessa/North San Jose station is the southernmost station in Santa Clara County.
How long is BART ride from San Jose to San Francisco?
The BART trip to San Francisco takes about 20 minutes. It's easy to get to San Jose and Peninsula cities from SFO.
Do VTA buses have wifi?
The free Wi-Fi available on Light Rail, many buses, and select VTA Transit Centers (Winchester, Alum Rock and Chynoweth) helps you be more productive. Agree to the terms of use and you'll be connected.
Month pass subscription - VTA
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Fares | Valley Transportation Authority
Fares. VTA offers several ways to pay, including prepaid options to save 10% or more. Enjoy unlimited free transfers for 2 hours on the VTA EZfare mobile app, and unlimited rides with a Monthly Pass on Clipper.
SmartPass | VTA
VTA’s SmartPass is an annual calendar-year pass available for institutions within Santa Clara County. It's a deeply-discounted pass, making it a low-cost benefit to participating organizations.
Program: UPLIFT Transit Pass
Program Phones: 408-255-8033: Phone Main Office Number: 408-255-8033: Business Line
Transit | City of San Jose
Contact Us. Department of Transportation 200 E. Santa Clara St. 8th Floor San Jose, CA 95113. Phone: (408) 535-3850 Fax: (408) 292-6092. Hours Monday - Friday
How long is Clipper free?
Payment for a single ride with Clipper or EZfare (VTA's mobile ticketing app) will be valid for 2 hours of FREE transfers across VTA buses and light rail. Express bus fare is required for any trip that includes express service.
What is a clipper card?
Clipper. A Clipper card makes it easy and affordable to ride VTA with free two-hour transfers. You can load a Monthly Pass on your card, as well as cash value for Single Rides or a Day Pass. Clipper on VTA.
How many hours of free transfers on VTA EZfare?
Download VTA EZfare to purchase passes for special events, day passes and single ride fares with two hours of free transfers.
What is a convention pass?
For Conventions/Hotels only, the Convention Pass is just the ticket for savings and unlimited rides on VTA Light Rail and bus during any convention, seminar, meeting and other large gatherings. Passes are 25% off of the regular Day Pass price from groups of 100 or more.
What is the penalty for violating the California Penal Code 640?
Violators are subject to fines and can lose their transit privileges. Failure to comply with VTA's fare policy is in violation of California Penal Code 640. Violation of California Penal Code 640 is punishable up to the maximum penalty allowed by law.
What is Express Fares?
Express Fares are for Express Bus routes only. Youth and seniors pay their regular fare on Express Buses.
How long are monthly passes valid?
Monthly passes are valid for the calendar month purchased. They are not 31-day passes.
1. Plan Your Trip
Download the Transit app to plan your first trip. VTA's officially endorsed app for trip planning makes it easy to preview your New Service commute and start riding VTA. Our customers love it. You can also find system maps, schedules and route maps on VTA.org.
2. Buy Your Fare
Download our EZfare mobile payment app to get started with day passes or pay-per-ride.
3. Get Real-Time
If you didn't already, download the Transit app to get real-time information and service alerts during your first trip. It's VTA's officially endorsed app for real-time information, and gives riders arrival predictions based on bus and train GPS data.
What line is the Almaden Spur on?
The Almaden Spur from Ohlone/Chynoweth Station to Almaden Station will be discontinued and will now be served by Line 64A.
How long is the Orange Line in Milpitas?
Service runs every 15 minutes all day on weekdays and every 20 minutes during weekend peak hours .
Is Route 60 free at San Jose Airport?
Only passengers boarding from San Jose Airport will board Route 60 for free.
VTA First-Time Transit Rider Guide
People boarding the VTA’s 68 bus, bound for Gilroy Transit Center, in downtown San Jose.
Background
Are you visiting, recently moved to or started working in Silicon Valley? New to taking public transportation in the Valley? Taking a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus or light rail train can be intimidating for someone riding public transit for the very first time.
Know Before You Go
Not sure which VTA bus or light rail train to take? Not sure when VTA buses or light rail are running and how often? Not sure about how much VTA bus and light rail fares cost? There are several ways you can contact VTA to obtain this information.
How To Ride VTA Buses
VTA operates several types of bus services throughout Santa Clara County. Unless otherwise noted, standard fare for non-Express VTA bus lines applies.
Conclusion
It is hoped that this guide will give you some basics on how to ride and pay for your VTA bus or light rail trip. This should be especially useful if you are visiting Silicon Valley, or if you have just moved into Silicon Valley from elsewhere.
How many lines are there in the light rail system?
The light rail system consists of three lines:
Do you need a ticket to board the VTA light rail?
Before you board the light rail, you need to buy a ticket or pass from a VTA Light Rail ticket machine (located at every station). Light rail is a proof of payment system. Riders must have a valid or pass while onboard the light rail.
Can you ride a bike on the light rail?
Bicycles can be taken aboard the light rail at all hours on all cars with no additional fare. To ride on the light rail with a bike: If the rack is full, bicyclists (4 maximum) can stand by the doors at the center portion of the car and hold on to their bikes.
Do you need a pass to ride a light rail?
Riders must have a valid or pass while onboard the light rail. On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination, not line color. The train destination is announced at stations served by two lines.
How long is Clipper free?
Payment for a single ride with Clipper or EZfare (VTA's mobile ticketing app) will be valid for 2 hours of FREE transfers across VTA buses and light rail. Express bus fare is required for any trip that includes express service.
What is a clipper card?
Clipper. A Clipper card makes it easy and affordable to ride VTA with free two-hour transfers. You can load a Monthly Pass on your card, as well as cash value for Single Rides or a Day Pass. Clipper on VTA.
How many hours of free transfers on VTA EZfare?
Download VTA EZfare to purchase passes for special events, day passes and single ride fares with two hours of free transfers.
What is a convention pass?
For Conventions/Hotels only, the Convention Pass is just the ticket for savings and unlimited rides on VTA Light Rail and bus during any convention, seminar, meeting and other large gatherings. Passes are 25% off of the regular Day Pass price from groups of 100 or more.
What is the penalty for violating the California Penal Code 640?
Violators are subject to fines and can lose their transit privileges. Failure to comply with VTA's fare policy is in violation of California Penal Code 640. Violation of California Penal Code 640 is punishable up to the maximum penalty allowed by law.
What is Express Fares?
Express Fares are for Express Bus routes only. Youth and seniors pay their regular fare on Express Buses.
How long are monthly passes valid?
Monthly passes are valid for the calendar month purchased. They are not 31-day passes.