Map of San Jose Diridon Station – Amtrak, Caltrain & ACE Guide

San Jose Diridon Station is the primary rail hub for Silicon Valley and one of California's busiest multimodal transport centres. Located at 65 Cahill Street, the station serves Amtrak, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), VTA Light Rail and numerous bus services, providing regional and long-distance rail connections throughout Northern California and beyond.

Originally opened in 1935 as Cahill Depot, the historic station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is expected to become one of the nation's most significant transport hubs with the future arrival of BART and California High-Speed Rail.

This map of San Jose Diridon Station provides a location guide to the station entrances, passenger concourse, train platforms, light rail station and nearby attractions.

Quick Answer

San Jose Diridon Station is located at 65 Cahill Street in San Jose, California. It serves Amtrak, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, ACE, VTA Light Rail and local bus services.

Map of San Jose Diridon Station

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Where Is San Jose Diridon Station Located?

The station is located on Cahill Street opposite SAP Center, immediately west of downtown San Jose.

The map marker identifies the main public entrance on Cahill Street.

Train Services

Amtrak

• Coast Starlight

• Capitol Corridor

Caltrain

Frequent services operate between San Jose and San Francisco.

ACE

Altamont Corridor Express connects San Jose with the East Bay and Central Valley.

VTA Light Rail

The light rail station is adjacent to the rail platforms.

Bus Connections

VTA buses, Greyhound and Amtrak Thruway buses operate from the transit centre.

Station Features

• Historic Station Building

• Main Waiting Hall

• Ticket Office

• Ticket Machines

• Passenger Waiting Areas

• Digital Departure Boards

• Retail Facilities

• Restrooms

• Elevators

• Accessible Entrances

• Parking

• Bicycle Storage

• Bus Terminal

Station Areas

Main Hall

The historic station building contains ticketing, waiting areas and passenger services.

Rail Platforms

Multiple island platforms serve Amtrak, Caltrain and ACE trains.

Light Rail

The VTA Light Rail station is a short walk from the main station building.

Transport and Getting Around

VTA buses stop adjacent to the station.

Taxi and rideshare pick-up areas are available outside the main entrance.

SAP Center is directly across Cahill Street.

Nearby Destinations

• SAP Center

• Downtown San Jose

• San Pedro Square Market

• Children's Discovery Museum

• The Tech Interactive

• Plaza de César Chávez

• San Jose Museum of Art

• Guadalupe River Trail

Visitor Tips

Use the Cahill Street entrance for the quickest access to the station.

Check departure boards before proceeding to your platform.

Allow extra time during weekday peak commuter periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Jose Diridon Station?

It is located at 65 Cahill Street in San Jose.

Which train operators use the station?

Amtrak, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor and ACE all operate from Diridon Station.

Does the station connect to VTA Light Rail?

Yes. The VTA Light Rail station is adjacent to the rail platforms.

Is the station accessible?

Yes. Accessible entrances, elevators and passenger facilities are available throughout the station.

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Disclaimer

This guide is provided for general travel information only. Train services, platform assignments, station entrances and transport connections may change. Always confirm current information with Amtrak, Caltrain or VTA before travelling.