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    Vta Light Rail - Component Station

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    VTA Station - Metro/Airport

    VTA Station - Metro/Airport

    4.0(9 reviews)
    1.1 miNorth San Jose

    The first rule of naming transit stations is that the name should be simple. That means no slashes…read more Choose the name that's the most important or that is most different from other local station names. This station has a triply unfortunate name because (a) it has that slash, (b) "Metro" is an awful name for a metro station, because it sounds like the kind of station rather than the station itself, and (c) one would assume that it's possible to access the airport directly from a station with "Airport" in its name, but one would be incorrect, because in order to reach the airport, one has to take a VTA bus (line 60) from here. Wow, so that name is awful. How about the station itself? It's OK. Like most VTA stations, it feels too small and like it's in the middle of nowhere. Again, a station with the words "Metro" and "Airport" in its name feels like it should be right in the middle of all the urban action, but this station manages to make the surrounding area feel like an industrial wasteland even though most of San José (including its pathetic downtown) is decidedly suburban. I told Dan and Jorge that there would be parking near this station, but they assured me there wouldn't be. Lo and behold, when we came back here and had to get a ride because we hadn't parked, I spied three parking spots on one street within a block of the station. The bigger question is why I continue to allow a resident of Santa Clara and San José, respectively, to tell me, a resident of San Francisco, how difficult parking in a given area is. Jorge has never lived in San Francisco, but Dan has; he should know better. Difficult means there's absolutely no street parking within a mile, maybe a mile-and-a-half. I'm sure I would have been able to find a legal parking spot before we went to the concert.

    This is the 6th time I have used the bus to get to and from the airport…read more It comes frequently, is clean, free. Mornings - I like. Driver always seems to be in good mood. This morning was no exception. Really nice, friendly individual. Evenings - I am less a fan of. The drivers seem short, unfriendly. Once the bus left without me - even with me standing right in front of door. So I will avoid nights going forward.... But mornings are excellent =)

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    VTA Station - Metro/Airport - NB Platform

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    Berryessa Bart Station

    Berryessa Bart Station

    3.7(26 reviews)
    3.0 miNorth Valley

    I met up with some friends and headed into SF for an activity…read more This is the first time I've taken BART, so I wasn't sure what to expect - other than crowds. When I drove into this station, I realized that it was huge. There were plenty of parking - both outside right in front of the station and inside the garage, which was a bit farther to walk from, but obviously had more shade. I also saw that they had chargers for EVs right in front. After paying the parking ticket, $3/day, I walked over to the station to find my friends. It was very quiet around 10:30 on a weekend, which was surprising to me - I thought much more people would be taking BART on the weekends. Maybe it was too early/late? Once we got our Clipper Cards, we went through the turnstile and started our trip. It wasn't crowded at all as we got on, but more and more people got on as we got closer to SF. As we were moving past a bunch of the other stations, I realized that not all stations were created equal - at least from what I could see out the window. Berryessa station seemed much calmer, cleaner and more spacious than many of the other stations - as well as more updated. I'm not sure when each station was built - so it could be that Berryessa may be one of the newer stations and therefore more modern looking. Our ride back later in the afternoon had more people, but even then - not fully packed at all. We were still all able to find seats and ride comfortably back. We did think about walking over to the Flea Market, but decided against it in the end as we were all tired from our adventure in the city.

    We parked our car at the 3-story parking lot around 11 am on 5/2/2026 and paid the all-day fee…read more When we come back from the trip, we found our car has been scratched with some kind sharp object. I wish there are safety guard around the newly built station.

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    VTA Light Rail - Karina Station

    VTA Light Rail - Karina Station

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.6 miNorth San Jose

    The VTA light rail is very convenient and reliable public transportation with free WIFi on board of…read moreall trains. This particular station is located near businesses, such as eBay Inc., and in proximity to Avis rental car, which makes it very convenient if you need a car but don't have a partner to drive you there. Also one can stop for a quick fast food stop at McDonalds. Also, the Furlong Vision Correction Mediacl Center is walking distance; we would want you driving after a procedure so this may be your option.. Pretty well maintained and safe with emergency beacons at the platform. The north and south bound platforms are separate approximately half a block apart.

    Back and Forth...etc. etc…read more For a first time, it wasn't bad. The station is conveniently located in front of my motel. After some coaching from the VTA help line, I managed to buy a day pass and took it to the St. James station, across from the park of the homeless. The machine worked well--consider that I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years and used public transport at least once a week and sometimes, every day of the week, several times each day. The only automated ticket machines dispensed One Dollar coins, which were heavy and inconvenient, and transit was always late. The VTA stations in general are fine, but a bit confusing when you add bus service on the other side from light rail. The Karina northbound station is a bit away from the southbound station, so you're better at the backside of the train to cross at the light. Thankfully, nothing is terrible, and I suspect that the trains keep a close schedule.

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    Feeling safe w/ security guards here.

    VTA Light Rail - Gish Station

    VTA Light Rail - Gish Station

    3.7(3 reviews)
    1.7 miNorth San Jose

    I routinely rely on the VTA light rail transportation for commuting. Either I take the Civic…read moreCenter stop or this one when I'm up for a longer walk. This is probably my least favorite station because of the unkempt bench area and platform. I think VTA can do a better job, as they typically do with the others. This place is conveniently located next to 7-Eleven (NB platform) and a few decent restaurants. .

    It's super clean in VTA. I was a bit worried after I came…read moreout of VTA at Gish. A Hispanic American started to chat with me when I was looking for side walk to walk towards my hotel. That's where lots of blue collar workers live. After it's dark, those workers left train at the same time with me. I suggest that you use VTA when it's day time. There's inspector who checked my ticket each day. I liked that. Felt safe when there's authority around. I was stopped to get on VTA at great mall because there's a guy who showed his gun at the station so 10 police cars went there to look for that gun thrown out of the bridge to bush. For a while, I thought I had to call uber to go back to my hotel. It was a Saturday, I was lucky to wait there with 20 other passengers. I would have worried more if I was there with a couple passengers only. It's not a good location to spend a week in area near San Jose airport. I'd rather fly to Oakland next time to use BART. My last trip using BART in Berkeley was more relaxed.

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    Train all to my self!

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    The view leaving the station

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

    2.4(170 reviews)
    1.4 miNorth San Jose

    Came here a few times for my inlaws' senior passes. Security guards and support personnel were very…read morefriendly, professional, and knowledgeable with what they do.

    A Call for Genuine Transportation Solutions…read more It's astonishing to witness the blatant disregard for implementing an efficient route to & from south county. These areas remain starkly neglected, despite persistent appeals for more expedient transportation options. The proposed system, which serves a few bus stops -- 1 in Gilroy, 1 in Morgan Hill, & potentially another in South San Jose--would connect a lot quicker to Diridon Station, but the current system, with several bus stops along Monterey Rd without ever going in the freeway, fails to quickly connect to Diridon Station for Caltrain. This oversight particularly affects those living just south of the Caltrain service cutoff during off-peak hours. Moreover, the notion of a separate route connecting to the North San Jose/Berryessa BART Station remains a distant dream. The insistence that the Rapid 568 is sufficient simply because it bears the label "rapid" is both misleading & disheartening. Residents of Morgan Hill & Gilroy have expressed that these services are far too slow, which takes over 2 times or even 3 or 4 times as long as a car ride. The reality is stark: driving from Morgan Hill to Diridon Station takes around 25 minutes, while the so-called "Rapid 568" drags on for over 50 minutes. One could just as easily rename it the "Less Slow 568." The route's failure to utilize the freeway for faster transit is baffling. The bus company even sometimes has the buses to say "Spare The Air", & to encourage people to take the bus instead of driving, which comes at the expense of their sleep time if they choose to use it for work purposes, all by which they won't if they have the ability & means to get a car. And despite the bus company encouraging people to take public transportation, most of those working in the corporate or headquarters level of the VTA bus company drive to & from work & don't do their part, highlighting a major hypocrisy among them! Is it too much to ask for a direct bus route that connects Gilroy to Diridon Station with minimal stops near the freeway? The alternatives are hardly feasible. For those considering rideshare options like Lyft or Uber, the financial burden is staggering--always over $30 or even often over $40 for a one-way trip, not to mention the expectation of tipping the driver. This scenario is not sustainable for daily commutes, especially for those in Morgan Hill or Gilroy who lack access to a car. A former VTA employee I spoke with expressed dismay at the apparent apathy within route management. He remarked that many of the staff seem to go to work just for a paycheck, a troubling indictment of a system that should prioritize the needs of its community. Imagine the transformation that could occur if these decision-makers were to relocate to Morgan Hill or Gilroy & rely on public transportation for their daily commutes. Their perspective would undoubtedly shift, catalyzing much-needed improvements in service. Unfortunately, the prevailing reality is that public transportation is not serving the people effectively. While there may be lofty goals to encourage a shift away from personal vehicles, such aspirations falter when faced with the prospect of sacrificing over 1 hour of commuting time for a 1 way trip, which means well over 2 hours in total daily commute when going to work only to much of San Jose & especially Santa Clara, especially if it means sacrificing almost half of normal sleep time just to take public transportation. This isn't merely conjecture; it's a palpable truth that drives individuals back to their cars, seeking convenience over inconvenience. The cycle is self-perpetuating. As more individuals opt for personal vehicles due to the inefficiencies of public transport, the ridership declines, leading to dwindling revenue for the very services that should be thriving. When I finally buy my own car, I won't miss public transportation in the slightest. I will relish the freedom it provides, & I can only predict that my experience will mirror that of countless others who find themselves in the same position. Ultimately, the message is clear: you reap what you sow. If public transportation continues on this path of neglect & inefficiency, it risks becoming obsolete. Change won't come from mere wishful thinking; it must be driven by the voices of those who demand better. Only through active engagement & persistent requests & having the city or county to put more serious people who won't be spending tax money unwisely but rather wisely to put more efficient route to work can we hope to create a transportation system that truly serves its community.

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    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority - June 2024 - most comfortable seating ever!

    June 2024 - most comfortable seating ever!

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