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ACE Altamont Commuter Express
Category: Hotels & Travel Transportation Public Transportation Public Transportation [Edit]
949 E Channel StStockton, CA 95202
(800) 411-7245
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 4 am - 8 pm
5 reviews for ACE Altamont Commuter Express
5 reviews in English
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Review from graceypoo m.
Boston, MA
5/9/2011
Three trains that'll take you to the Bay Area on weekdays:
4:20am
5:35am
6:40am
$8.25 one way, $12.75 round trip (return trip can be taken a different time), various frequent-user tickets.
Helps get me to SF for work before 7am if I take the 4:20am train:
-arrive at Pleasanton Fairgrounds 5:31am
-take connecting Wheels bus #53 to the brand spanking new West Dublin BART Station
-get on the 5:45am BART train to Embarcadero by 6:30am, then shuttle to work.
I recommend getting the 20-ride ticket which will lower your per ride cost ($5.25/ride vs. $8.25/one-way)
But if you work in SF, I highly recommend renting a place there than doing this Stockton-SF commute everyday (which comes out to be almost 3 hours each way).
If you want to catch up on sleep, bring a blanket. They have dimly lit cars and most people are on the same page.
=8) -
Review from Sean B.
Brentwood, CA
1/11/2012
Still convenient and clean, but since the new year their PA system is louder than the darned engine! Be sure to bring earplugs if you value your hearing!
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Review from Chris W.
Santa Clara, CA
10/24/2009
I take the ACErail from Fremont to Great America, and back. 1 stop.
Trains are on-time, conductors are friendly, regular commuters are quiet and respectful, the train seats and conditions are newer and better than BART, Amtrak, or CalTrain.
Riding my bike, taking my bike on board, or using the Green Shuttle (free) that meets the train is Awesome, and I arrive at work happier than driving my car. The 20-pass ticket is reasonable, slight more than gas, but worth the savings in mental health. -
Review from Michael L.
Pleasanton, CA
5/30/2007
If you are tired of the commute and live between Stockton and San Jose you might try the Altamont Commuter Express, the ACE train. I have been riding it on and off for a few years and it is a nice break from stop and go traffic. The route is scenic and you can read or visit on the train.
I made a little video of the ride from Great America to Pleasanton. The train goes along the bay and through tunnels as it passes by Alviso, Drawbridge, Niles and Fremont.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com... -
Review from Luke B.
Oakland, CA
6/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Service is pretty good and one of the few forms of public transit to the Bay. One of the drivers drives super slow with hazards on for no apprehend reason. I wouldn't recommend the bus servive if you have to make an appointment, but train seems to be pretty cool.
Specialties
The Altamont Commuter Express specializes in providing transportation to the everyday person... whether you are going to school, work or visiting the area.
We are a public agency that operates three morning trains and three evening trains. We will soon be incorporating at 4th train soon!
We operate Monday - Friday and are closed on weekends. Our train stops/stations include: Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco Road, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Great America, Santa Clara (reopening soon!), and San Jose.
You can also connect to other rail agencies at some of these stops, such as: Amtrak, VTA, etc...
History
Established in 1998
The Altamont Commuter Express started service in October 1998 and has continued to grow!
We currently average between 1,000 - 1,800 riders daily!
