Altamont Corridor Express

A train in the Altamont Pass.

ACE

ACE provides convenient weekday rail service connecting the Central Valley and Tri-Valley with San Jose, including service from Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Fremont to San Jose Diridon Station.

Skip the stress of driving and make your commute time your own. With comfortable seating, Wi-Fi on select trains, charging access, restrooms, and convenient connections to SJSU from San Jose Diridon Station, ACE offers students and employees a comfortable and convenient alternative to driving.

View the ACE train schedule and station information to plan your trip.

Why Ride ACE?

Whether you're commuting to campus for class or work, ACE makes getting to San Jose easier.

  • Skip the traffic: Avoid spending your commute behind the wheel and enjoy a more relaxing trip to and from San Jose.
  • Make your commute productive: Use your travel time to study, work, read, or simply unwind.
  • Stay connected: Wi-Fi is available on select trains, along with charging access to help keep your devices powered.
  • Ride comfortably: Enjoy spacious seating, onboard restrooms, and room to settle in during your commute.
  • Save on your commute: SJSU students and employees can receive 50% off eligible 20-ride and monthly passes.
  • Connect easily to campus: From San Jose Diridon Station, several VTA routes provide convenient connections to the SJSU campus.

Fares

SJSU Discounted Passes

SJSU students and employees receive 50% off eligible 20-ride and monthly ACE passes.

Open University/Special Session students must become a member of Associated Students (AS) and pay the applicable AS fee to qualify for the discount.

Students enrolled for the Fall or Spring semester can begin purchasing discounted passes on August 16 or January 16, respectively. Students who are not enrolled or employed on campus during the summer are not eligible to purchase discounted passes after the semester ends. Employees may purchase discounted passes at any time.

SJSU discounts are not available for one-way or round-trip tickets. Additional fare and discount information is available through ACE.

Discounted tickets are non-transferable.

General Services does not sell physical ACE passes.

Discounted ACE tickets are available through the ACE Rider Portal and can be used through the ACE mobile app.

How to Apply for the SJSU Discount

  1. You must apply using a desktop computer or a mobile web browser. You cannot apply using the ACE mobile app.
  2. Create or log in to your ACE Rider Portal account. Using your SJSU Google account is recommended.
  3. Select Discount Eligibility.
  4. Select New Eligibility Discount.
  5. Under Eligibility Type, select College Program.
  6. Enter the required information and select Create Application.
  7. Under Required Documentation, upload a photo of the front of your Tower ID card.
  8. Submit your application.
  9. Once you receive an approval email, the discount will apply to eligible tickets purchased through the ACE Rider Portal or ACE mobile app.

Important: Be sure to use the same account for purchasing tickets that you used when applying for your discount.

Getting to SJSU

From San Jose Diridon Station to SJSU:
Take VTA Rapid 500, 64A, 64B, or 68 to the vicinity of the SJSU campus.

From SJSU to San Jose Diridon Station:
From Santa Clara and 5th Street, take VTA Rapid 500, 64A, or 64B to Diridon Station. From 2nd Street and Paseo de San Antonio, take Route 68 to Diridon Station.

Parking

Free parking is available at ACE stations outside of San Jose on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the ACE Stations page for station-specific parking, amenities, and connecting transportation information.