Is Cal train the same as BART?

Is Cal train the same as BART? CalTrain has tracks that run “at grade” with crossing gates, whereas BART trains are isolated from all other vehicular traffic, allowing it to run much faster.

Can I use BART without a Clipper card?

Children 4 and under ride free but everyone else must have a Clipper card (a plastic card or in your digital wallet) or a BART paper ticket (no longer sold at stations except SFO) with funds loaded.

Is BART only in California?

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in California.

Is it cheaper to take Bart?

Taking the train has long been less expensive than driving when considering bridge tolls and parking — and now it's an even more affordable option when you consider most Bay Area gas stations are charging more than $6 a gallon.

Can tourists get a Clipper card?

The Clipper card is a smart, contactless travel card that can be used all over the Sasn Francisco Bay Area. Travelers, both residents and tourists, can add value to their card either as they go or automatically, depending on what works best for them.

Is BART cash only?

All BART Stations have Clipper vending machines which accept cash, credit cards and debit cards as payment. You can add cash value to Clipper cards at all BART ticket machines. Clipper cards can be ordered online at www.clippercard.com. Many retail outlets throughout the region also sell Clipper cards.

Does Caltrain stop at every stop?

Remember, not every train stops at every station. Trains that don't stop will pass through at high speed. As the train comes to a stop at your station, please let others exit the train before boarding the train.

Is Caltrain faster than BART?

Some people think that Caltrain is slower than BART. This perception was more common before Caltrain began running its “Baby Bullet” express service. In actuality, the average speeds of the two systems are about the same, about 34 mph (including stops), with BART slightly faster.

Are BART transfers free?

BART transfer fares will be recognized and deducted accordingly ($1.00 for adult & youth riders and $0.50 for senior/RTC riders) from the card's stored cash value, or no deduction for 31-Day Pass users.

Why aren t BART and Caltrain combined?

To physically merge so that there is a single, connected network of tracks would be an immense undertaking - because, as of right now, for a number of reasons: Caltrain uses the US Standard Gauge (4' 8–1/2? if I'm remembering correctly) and BART uses tracks spaced more widely.