I did some research on the best way to get to a 49ers game before I went to the Thursday Night…read moreFootball home opener last night. I'm on the peninsula side so it made since for me to drive to this station and then take the orange line to Levi's stadium. This station shares it's parking with the Caltrain station that's on the same stop. $6 flat fee parking for the whole day even though I was only there for 2-3 hours tops? That's a win. The orange line was there to so I didn't have any delays getting to the game either. It's great that they take Clipper Card too since I didn't have to buy a separate card just to ride the VTA.

First time rider impressions: I had no idea when the next train was due to depart as the digital…read moreplatform signs only mention time of day & some rot about the superbowl. I simply stood in an empty train figuring that eventually the doors would close & we'd be in motion. After 15 minutes, we were on our way. The trip to downtown San Jose from Mtn View takes a solid hour and is not for the hurried. However, I'm glad to both not have driven and paid 2.00 one-way for my troubles, so the slog of a journey was worth it. I spied bike parking (four slots only) for those of us two-wheeler types in each train car. It's a nice gesture, but doesn't seem enough. VTA lightrail is tidy and spacious. I have to say it reminded me of the solid public transport systems in certain European countries I've visited and I was impressed. The clientele, like society at large, is a mixed bag. I had a few crazies on my round trip journey today, but managed to just ignore their rantings. Bart/Caltrain habituees: VTA lightrail is like riding a bus; tap in at boarding, but don't, like I stupidly did, tap out.

Hmm.. I am surprised no one has reviewed this Caltrain station since 2013!?…read more I am a frequent traveler visiting my girlfriend living 10 minutes walk away from this station. I have been renting cars for pretty much the whole 2014. When i visited the Sno-Zen shaved ice place, I suddenly realized how close that is to walk to this station. And with the new and free Mountain View shuttle, who needs a car nowadays? The only reason I give this a 4 is that I was forced to buy a single trip ticket thanks to no clipper reloading machine here. Next time I will make sure I reload online or at SFO.

Another lame Caltrain station. This statin doesn't even has stores nearby. Bullet trains never stop…read morethis station. Of course not good ticket system.

基本上就是一个标准的加州火车（Caltrain）车站。服务高效，空间开阔，护栏等设施不多，停车位充足，几乎没有便利设施（没有餐饮服务），卫生间选项有限，总体上能满足你想从A点到B点的需求。所以，如果你…read more顺便吃点东西之类的，这里除了停车位多以外没什么特别的（不过附近有很多选择）。另外，跟美国很多地方一样，这个车站可能显得人手相对不足。除此之外，列车本身通常要比世界其他地方宽敞很多、空间更大，有时甚至几乎是空的。 Basically your standard Caltrains station. Efficient service, open spaced, limited guardrails / etc., ample parking, few amenities (no F&B), limited bathroom options, and generally gets the job done when you want to go from point A to point B. So not much (except ample parking) if you are expecting to grab a bite, etc. (although plenty of options in the neighborhood). Also, like many places in the U.S. the station may seem relatively understaffed. Other than that, trains themselves are often much more spacious, roomy, and sometimes just plain empty compared to elsewhere in the world.

I'm more of a BART person since I live closer to one but sometimes take Caltrain when I go to…read moreOracle Park since it's closer. Thought I would share some tips for someone who doesn't ride frequently. 1.) Clipper If you use a Clipper Card, when you tag in, it will charge you the FULL AMOUNT first. Once you tag out, it will "refund" you the difference. Example: Origin Station (Tag in) = San Francisco = Charge $14.70 Destination Station (Tag Out) = Sunnyvale = Refund $6.75 Total = $7.95 I was really confused by this at first since this is not how BART works where there is no charge at first and a charge after you exit. I definitely messed this up and even had to call Clipper customer service to help me fix one of my rides. 2.) Parking I thought there was ample parking at the station when I went but other reviews says it's difficult. I didn't have any issues here. 3.) Cleanliness For some reason this station was pretty dirty. There were homeless remnants (beds, alcohol, clothes) all over the elevators and trashcans that it felt kind of unsafe. However, when you get to the tracks with the other riders, it was much better. 4.) No Shade This station has like zero shade. You might find some minimal shade in places but it's virtually zero. Wear a hat, sunscreen, or even use an umbrella to block out the sun or rain if its raining.

Nice light rail station.There are covered benches and a nice sculpture at this location.You can see…read moreMoffett Field and Nasa Ames Research from here and you can see the hangars,which are among the world's largest freestanding wooden structures.When you get over there you see a sign saying that it is government property.A cool place to wait for the train.

Caltrain serves dozens of stations between San Francisco and Gilroy* on weekdays. I usually drop…read moreoff/pick up friends to San Jose Diridon. From this station, it is a convenient way to travel north to San Francisco or SFO International by getting off at Milbrae and taking BART to the airport. Just another way of commuting.

This Caltrain station serves its purpose for providing transportation linkages between the local…read moretrains, Amtrak and buses. There's a basic seating area inside the station and relatively clean bathrooms. I have seen homeless people inside washing up or sitting but I just keep my distance and no issues. Monitors showing all the train times and tracks were easy to read and accurate. Ticket machines are installed before the ramp down to the trains but having the Clipper card in my Apple wallet makes travel more efficient since I can quickly add funds when needed. For the most part the station was clean and at least one staff posted near the departing train for any questions or assistance in boarding.

This station is great little commuter hub for the South Bay. I am an in and out of this station…read morejust about every weekday when I take ACE to work from Tracy. There are many free shuttles that ACE operates to get passengers quickly to and from their workplaces in the mornings and in the afternoons. There is also access to VTA light rail within a 5 minute walk from the station at either the Lick Mill or Levi's Stadium/Great America stations. I park a car at the station Tuesday-Thursday to get back and forth from my office in downtown Mountain View to the station. There's plenty of parking at both the paved VTA lot and also at the unpaved lot that was used as parking and trailer space for the Levi's station construction. The unpaved lot is a lot closer to the train platform, but I'm not entirely sure how much longer they're going to allow ACE passengers to park there now that construction is complete on the stadium. On Mondays and Fridays, I usually take the VTA light rail into downtown Mountain View. If you have to make a similar trip, take the red ACE Shuttle to the Crossman VTA station instead of walking down to Lick Mill. The connection to the light rail is usually really tight and the shuttle will take you farther down the light rail line, which will save you a run down the hill to the station. The only thing that sucks about this station is that there are no restrooms. There is one porta-poty with a lock on it that is only to be used by the shuttle drivers. If there's a big delay, you'll have to go over to the Carl's Jr to use the restroom. It's rarely an issue, but it does happen.

Traveling to and from an event at Levi's stadium- this is the stop! Convenient in and out. Plenty…read moreof guides around to help you find you way around as well. A short walk away from the stadium.

We came downtown to get some coffee and do some shopping. There's is street parking,but it's hit or…read moremiss if you can find a spot. We usually go to the many public parking lots. Theses can fill up on days when there's a event going on. They have a wide variety of restaurants and places to eat. We chose Manresa for a quick snack. My personal opinion, I feel Campbell has better food options than Willow Glen.

Downtown Campbell always has a lot going on whether it be food and dining, "Pizza, Italian…read morerestaurants, sushi, Mexican food, local bar, etc. or the farmers market every Sunday, once a year car show, October festival, Christmas festival and more. It's a great place to hang out, grab an ice cream or coffee and just walk around and hang out for a while and check out the plethora of shops. The vibe and atmosphere of downtown Campbell is fantastic! "Note if you can't find parking on the street..... they have a big "no charge" parking garage located on 2nd Street.

I was on the 22 going to Grant Rd at 8:15pm. Block 2254 was the block number. An elderly lady…read morewanted to get out at Calderon and asked the driver if it was coming up. We were 3 stops away. The driver said you have to listen , and the lady said , " but sometimes" and the driver cut her off and said you have to listen. They don't even mention Calderon. Only Phylis, so no wonder she was confused. The driver said this is your stop. She was visibly upset and the driver was rude and in the wrong. I'm glad I was there to report this disgraceful behavior. This bus was headed towards Eastridge.

The train station is a short walk to the restaurants & shops!…read moreSan Mateo has parklets with many places to relax, have a cold beverage or eat outside!

Very impressed with Caltrain. I had a hiccup purchasing my ticket via mobile app. Mostly user…read moreerror, as I wasn't aware I could not purchase tickets in advanced as they expire. It's not like BART where you could add money. I took my bike on the train to work for the first time to participate with the annual "Bike To Work Day" presented by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition. I think it would help you if you watch YouTube videos at Caltrain website to give you more details of the dos and don'ts. Of course I didn't, so there are rules that I learned during my ride. For example, make sure to get a yellow tag for your bike and mark your destination. For example, "San Mateo to Mountain View." This will help other riders placed their bikes with the same destination next to yours. Also, look for train cars with a bike icon, and know ahead which train # stops at your final destination. Overall, my experience was fantastic. Customer service on the phone and email was also excellent. Cheers!