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San Francisco Caltrain Station
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Mission Bay, San Francisco
"Come early if you need to do anything with your clipper card"(18 Tips)
"There are way more seats in the bike car than capacity for bikes."(13 Tips)
"This is the best way to get to the SF Giants game."(6 Tips)
"Baby bullet after Giants game, not so good."(5 Tips)
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The guy who runs the concession stand at this station exudes so much positivity that everyone goes away smiling. Quite a cool example of how we all can be and the effect it would have on the world.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
Monthly clipper card people! Don't forget to tag on and off at the beginning of the month. They do give two refunds back every six months but it is much it is much easier to tag.Upvoted Feb 21
Pretty sure this station was designed and is run by a bunch of toddlers. It's the most disorganized big city train/subway station I've experienced.- Don't forget to Tag off. It could cost you a lot more to travel if you have the Monthly Pass or the 8-Ride...One of these days, Clipper will come up with a better way.
- What to do on new train: 1. Exit window 2. Power outlet 3. Table for laptop 4. Shade side to avoid sun left side south bound in evenings and left side north bound in mornings
Kevin StubeFebruary 2, 2015Don't be an ass. If you are alone, don't take the two seats facing each other and put your feet up on the other seat
Spoon CarvalhoFebruary 19, 2018There is something about taking the train from an train station that makes it feel like the olden days.
Spatial awareness, people!! Please watch where you tote your oversized backpack, lest you slam it into a sitting passenger's face!
If you get the Caltrain monthly pass on a Clipper Card you only have to tag on / off once a month.
Commuter tip: if you sit on the top level in the morning heading south, sit on the right side to avoid being blinded by the sunrise.
Claire WhiteMarch 5, 2015If you're not familiar with Caltrain, don't worry. It's simple. It will tell you what zone you're in and zone of your destination. Simply pay for what zone you're going to.- Monthly clipper card people! Don't forget to tag on and off at the beginning of the month. They do give two refunds back every six months but it is much
- When sitting in the double facing seats. The person there first gets first right to sit the way they want.
Don't sit on the right side of the train going southbound. It gets pretty hot sitting in the sun for an hour.
There are quite a few bike placement micromanagers. Remember to smile when they provide guidance on where to place your bike.
Leanne WaldalJuly 27, 2012if you miss the train, panera has faster free WiFi and more comfy seating and is quieter than the creamery, but if you want tech gossip, wait for the next train at the creamery
In the mornings sit on the west side of the train and when coming back in the evenings sit on the east side. Otherwise you risk being sweaty and blind when you arrive.- The side where you don't see people going is typically less full, more comfortable, and more pleasant. Don't be a sheep, try something different and move away from the pack!
Try and get here atleast 10 mins early during game day....or u will definitely miss the train..esp ppl who have to take the baby bullet..!!it gets crazy crowded. .
If you have some time to kill, grab snacks at Safeway across the street or Philz Coffee a couple of blocks away.- Please don't merge individual trains into this venue. Individual trains are legitimate venues per foursquare.com/info/venueguidelines - "Ok: ... Subways, buses, and trains ...". Safe travels! -Tantek Read more
The seats up top directly behind the double seat have the least amount of leg room on the train!
Brian BulkowskiJune 11, 2015Citybike share has a huge rack right outside, grab a bike to anywhere in soma or fidi instead of fighting the bike crowd
I think the machine that reloads Clipper Cards runs on a landline with a dial-up connection. If you’re planning on reloading your Card before a trip, leave yourself plenty of time.
Safeway shop near to station. Nice place to buy a drink and some food before the road.
Emmanuel QuarteyApril 5, 2015Ticket dispenser only takes cash and credit cards - no debit cards - but there's an ATM.
Get here with some time to spare. Caltrain people always check Clipper Cards when there's only a minute before train departure.
Use a coat hook to hang your bag - no more heavy bag sitting on your lap or putting it on the rack - easier to manage your stuff- Put a tag on your bike and try and put it in the crate that is going where you are going or begins those getting off before you.
- If you are using your ClipperCard to start here, make sure you tag off, for heaven sakes, because it is a very expensive charge from this location $12.75....
Alex BortokJune 29, 2013Need a car for a day or a couple of hours down the way? Go to @getaround to rent one of those waiting next to every Caltrain station. You'll have wheels in 5 min
All the trains leave on time, exactly as scheduled. That extra ten minutes of sleep is NEVER worth running after and jumping onto the train Indiana Jones style. Especially in heels.
Absolutely the best local rail in CA. Bring a drink or two to enjoy.
Get to the station early, especially during rush hour, or you may have to stand.
The Caltrain staff is super nice! They are very good at informing passengers about the stops they're taking and times.
General ElectricNovember 28, 2012Train on time? The Industrial Internet connects intelligent data to locomotives, jet engines, and other machines, helping customers cut costs, save fuel, and boost efficiency. Read more
Cyclists: If you don't have a destination tag, ask other cyclists where they are getting off the train and position your bike with other bikes that are going to or near your destination.
Jeff CollinsAugust 20, 2018Do not cross the tracks when the gate is down like some other people. You have to cross the tracks on a sidewalk to go north to San Francisco so arrive early.
Take a minute to look around inside before you rush to the trains. It's a beautiful station.- The coveted power supply seat in the old train! upper level between 6-7 seat!
If you purchase your monthly pass from the clipper card machine at this station, you don't have to tag on and off on the first day of the month.
Neil MansillaJune 26, 2012Share my aversion for the droves of drunk dudes? Ride in the bike car. Seating is sparse and too spread out for bro-borg collective.
Home of creaky, loud and, particularly egregiously, slow trains. If you've ever enjoyed (proper) train service in Europe or Asia, give up hope. Or lobby your government.
The bike car in the new trains has power outlets and enough space between seats to sit opposite someone you aren't dating #progress
They need to add a third bike car for limited-stop trains. Caltrain won't let your bike on if the two bike cars are full and there is plenty of standing room for non-bicyclists.
Don't forget to tag on and off! Otherwise you'll be charged for the entire ride!
For a charge while cruising the peninsula, look for outlets on the second story of the old trains near the middle of each car.
Rich HowardFebruary 7, 2019The Clipper Card topup machine is about the slowest topup machine in the world. Seems it’s connected to credit card companies by a GPRS connection. Topup your Clipper elsewhere if you’re in a hurry.- No feet on the seats please;( you walk in dirty places and no matter how clean you think they are, they are still dirty.
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San Francisco Caltrain Station
700 4th St (btwn King & Townsend St)
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
Caltrain is a commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninsula, through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy.
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- 4:50 AM–12:05 AM
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- 8:15 AM–12:05 AM
(800) 660-4567
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