When you tag and board SMART, your card will initially be charged the maximum SMART fare of $11.50. If you forget to tag off, that's the fare you will pay. But if you tag off, Clipper will return the difference of $6 to your card.
Can you get on Caltrain without paying?
Passengers must have a valid ticket before boarding to ride Caltrain. Fares will be enforced by a Proof-of-Payment system as adopted and amended from time to time by the JPB. Proof of fare payment must be carried at all times while on Caltrain and must be presented for inspection upon request.
Is Caltrain cheaper than driving?
With 8-rides and free parking at Tamien station, I was paying around twice as much as the gas cost to drive to Millbrae (also free parking), and it took twice as long. If paying for Caltrain parking or using one-ways, it gets even more expensive.
Can 2 people use the same Clipper card?
No, Clipper START cards are only for the person who has qualified for the program through the application process and whose name is on the card. If another person is using your card and is stopped by transit agency personnel, your card may be confiscated and you may receive a citation.
Can you use Clipper with Caltrain?
If you are only eligible for the Caltrain Go Pass: Any valid adult fare Clipper Card can be used.
Do I need to tap out with Clipper?
If you forget to tag off at the end of your trip, the system will charge you the full-distance fare. Visit clippercard.com to learn more about how Clipper works on your transit service.
Can you pay for BART without Clipper?
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.
Do I tap on and off with Clipper card?
Using Clipper is the most convenient way to pay your fare when riding the ferry. It's as easy as tapping on and tapping off and transfers are automatically included if you are going between the ferry and another major Bay Area transit provider.
Is BART or Caltrain more expensive?
No. They are different. BART is a subway, and Caltrain a commuter railway. Bart is slightly faster, more efficient, and generally cheaper.
Is Clipper cheaper for Caltrain?
Is Caltrain slower 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.
Can I use my Clipper card on Caltrain?
Paying with ClipperAlways have $1.25 in cash value on your card, even if you have a pass. Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others).
Is Caltrain faster than BART?
BART tends to run every 20 minutes, Caltrain runs at a (less predictable) schedule which can be as slow as once per hour. So going from point A to point B, may be a lot faster with BART simply because it runs with greater frequency.
What happens if you don’t oil your Clipper?
When in use, you clippers produce a lot of friction. The heat this produces can damage them if oil is not used to keep them well lubricated. You will likely hear them rattle and the blades won't cut as smoothly as they should – eventually, they might even seize up completely.
Can I use Clipper card on Caltrain?
Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others). Monthly pass: Unlimited weekday rides for adults within the zones you specify for one calendar month.
What is the difference between BART and Clipper?
Clipper cards can be purchased at every BART station and at many retail outlets throughout the region. Paper tickets can jam our fare gates, so Clipper usage means more open fare gates, shorter lines and less fare gate maintenance. Clipper usage reduces the paper waste of the magstripe tickets in the BART system.
What are the benefits of the Clipper card?
The Clipper card is a reloadable card that can be used to pay transit fares in the Bay Area. The card keeps track of the value loaded on it and automatically deducts the correct fare (including transfers and discounts).
What is the maximum balance on a Clipper card?
$300You can use a debit card three times per day to purchase Clipper cards individually, so you can purchase a maximum of three Clipper cards in a day with the same debit card. Is there a maximum balance for a Clipper card? The maximum amount of cash value that can be stored on any Clipper card is $300.
Which is cheaper Caltrain or BART?
BART is a subway, and Caltrain a commuter railway. Bart is slightly faster, more efficient, and generally cheaper. The cars are not as nice inside, so Caltrain wins for cleanliness. Bart covers much more area, and operates more frequently, and Caltrain goes nowhere useful in SF, so BART wins to me.