Caltrain: No Stanford stop for Coldplay weekend—concertgoers must use Palo Alto Station
Palo Alto, California – Coldplay fans are going to have a great weekend because the famous band is coming to Stanford Stadium. Caltrain is also getting ready to welcome the thousands that are expected to come to Palo Alto. Caltrain is getting ready for a lot of concertgoers on May 31 and June 1, when there will be concerts back-to-back. They promise a pleasant and reliable ride for people going to the events.
Caltrain will have staff at the Palo Alto Station on Saturday, May 31, to help fans with directions and any queries they may have about the service. The station is only a short walk from Stanford Stadium, so it’s an excellent option for anyone who want to avoid traffic and parking problems. Caltrain’s new weekend schedule means that there are plenty of trains going to Palo Alto, so fans can choose when to go before and after the show.
Caltrain has made it clear when its last trains will leave for people who are worried about getting home. The last train going north departs Palo Alto Station at 11:58 p.m., while the last train going south leaves at 12:56 a.m. There won’t be any extra service before or after the concerts, and it’s important to remember that Stanford Station won’t be used for these events. Palo Alto is the stop to remember.
The proof-of-payment system for Caltrain is still in place. People who ride the train should buy tickets at machines at the station or through the Caltrain app, because they don’t sell tickets on the train. Fans can also buy day passes using the app, which are good until the service day ends. If you don’t want to wait in huge lines after the concert, it’s a good idea to get tickets ahead of time through the app.
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Some passengers can get discounts. People who ride the Clipper START program can pay half of the normal ticket. People under 18 can pay just $1 each way or get a $2 day pass. It costs $5.50 a day to park at Caltrain stations. You can buy a permit using the app or at the machines, but make sure you know your parking space number before you pay. Even on weekends and holidays, the same parking rules apply.
One last thing: on special event days, you can’t bring open alcoholic drinks on any Caltrain after 9 p.m. This restriction is especially important because so many fans are traveling late.
Fans who want to know more about the timetable or need help arranging their journey can call Caltrain Customer Service or go to their website. With all these logistics in place, the hope is that the only thing fans have to think about this weekend is enjoying the music.
