Use Clipper®
Using Clipper on Caltrain
Monthly passes and 8-ride tickets can now be purchased on Clipper only. Please remember, if you use either a Monthly Pass or 8-ride Ticket on your card, you must also have $1.25 in cash on your card.
Clipper is available to all Caltrain customers. Customers can pay for rides on Caltrain by adding a Monthly Pass, 8-ride Ticket or cash to their cards. Please see the "Fares and Passes" page for more information on the types of value available. You can add value to your card online, by calling customer service or by visiting a retailer, like a participating Walgreens. Please note that if you add value online or over the phone, it can take up to 3-5 days for the value to be available to be added to your card. For more information on the timing for adding value, click here.
Important reminders for using Clipper on Caltrain:
- You must always have $1.25 in cash value on your card.
- Please remember to tag off. Learn more about these tips.
To use Clipper on Caltrain, locate the Clipper card reader on the station or platform. Tag your card by holding it to the Clipper logo on the reader, making sure to hold the card flat. Wait for the beep and the green light. You must tag off at your destination station by holding your card to the Clipper logo on the card reader. Doing this ensures that you are not overcharged for your trip and that any passes or tickets on your card are properly acknowledged.
You will tag your card at the beginning and end of each ride if you are paying with cash or an 8-ride ticket. If you are using a monthly pass, you will tag at the beginning and end of your first ride of the month.
Download the Caltrain customer guide to learn more about using your Clipper card on Caltrain.
