Re: Best way to San Jose Fairmont from SFO?

[Larry LaBas <llabas () gmail com>]

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