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List:       nanog
Subject:    Re: Best way to San Jose Fairmont from SFO?
From:       Larry LaBas <llabas () gmail ! com>
Date:       2017-09-29 15:05:16
Message-ID: 89E4EC61-AAF0-472B-A626-36B2EF6CBAE2 () gmail ! com
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If one uses Caltrain and has luggage there is a luggage car with racks.  

Also no wifi on Caltrain but wifi is available on Bart and the VTA (light rail and \
express buses).  The car with the assistance ramp has a washroom, the rest do not.

As a long time commuter (Gilroy to SF) I do recommend Bart to Caltrain to Light Rail \
as it will be cheaper than Uber.  When I last returned from London we took that \
route.  It's also very reliable and usually on schedule.

Yes, I'm a bit jaded on driving in traffic in the area as I've also been doing that \
for many years.

I've found Citymapper the best app for directions and public transport.  Not only was \
it great here but was fantastic for using the tube in London and walking  around.  \
You can call uber or get driving directions from it also.

TTFN,
Larry

> On Sep 29, 2017, at 07:20, Alastair Johnson <aj@sneep.net> wrote:
> 
> I live in the next block along from the Fairmont. For people who want to use \
> CalTrain then there is the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) that runs from Diridon \
> around the downtown area and will pass by the Fairmont on San Fernando St. The \
> shuttle is timed to connect with CalTrain in both directions and is free, so it's \
> probably the most convenient.  
> That said... I would just take Lyft/Uber. SFO to downtown SJC via public transport \
> is annoying. I try to fly in/out of SJC as much as possible. 
> AJ  
> 
> > On Sep 29, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Owen DeLong <owen@delong.com> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > > On Sep 29, 2017, at 1:07 AM, Julien Goodwin <nanog@studio442.com.au> wrote:
> > > 
> > > On 29/09/17 06:47, Bob Evans wrote:
> > > > Train and Bus travel is not worth considering. However, there are airport
> > > > shuttle van services like supershuttle 4-5 passengers being dropped off on
> > > > your way south.
> > > 
> > > I'm arriving on Sunday morning, so have plenty of time, and will take
> > > Caltrain down (BART to Millbrae, then Caltrain), sure it'll take 2h, but
> > > any van service wouldn't be much faster.
> > > 
> > > During the week, or out of daylight hours it's a much less sensible idea.
> > > 
> > 
> > I disagree… I've done it during the week and it's not that bad.
> > 
> > I find Lyft to be the most desirable option (About $65), with Uber as
> > a second choice.
> > 
> > Third choice would be BaRT/CalTrain (to Diridon) followed by either a very
> > short Lyft ride or VTA bus or light rail.
> > 
> > Another option (if you get on the right CalTrain) is Tamien station and
> > connection to light rail there.
> > 
> > Light rail gets you _VERY_ close to the Fairmont. The Fairmont has entrances
> > on Market St. (Front Door direct to Lobby) and First St. (Back door, hallway
> > to lobby). The VTA light rail northbound is on First St.
> > 
> > I'm not 100% sure of the light rail routing from the Diridon station to downtown
> > as it's tied to the Almaden line and I'm usually dealing with the Santa Teresa
> > line.
> > 
> > I, myself intend to bicycle to the meeting as my home is only about 7 miles away.
> > 
> > Owen
> > 
> 


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