Community Corner

Caltrain, SamTrans Passengers Ride Free New Year’s Eve

Free fares start at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

The agencies encouraged people to avoid large gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The agencies encouraged people to avoid large gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Caltrain and SamTrans will provide free train and bus rides from Thursday evening to Friday morning as part of a New Year's Eve tradition.

Free fares start at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

On Thursday, both Caltrain and SamTrans will operate regular weekday service, with the last southbound train departing San Francisco at 12:02 a.m.

Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

On Friday, both agencies will operate a Sunday schedule.

SamTrans will resume fares at 5 a.m. Friday and Caltrain will start collecting fares at 8 a.m.

Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The agencies encouraged people to avoid large gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Caltrain prohibits open alcohol containers on trains after 9 p.m. and disruptive passengers will be asked to leave.

People can visit SamTrans or Caltrain for full scheduling information.


Copyright 2020 by Bay City News, Inc. — Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reusewithout the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited.