The Best App for Caltrain
Caltrain Commuter is the best app for commuters on Caltrain.
This app is all about customization.
Set up your commute, your watched trains, and customize your notifications.
Schedule automatically updates every time the app is opened – no need for an app update!
Fully cross-platform for iOS and Android.
Data is provided by 511.org. Caltrain Commuter is an independently developed app and is not affiliated with Caltrain, the PCJPB, or any Caltrain-related entity.
Key Features
Notifications
Customize your notifications for:
- Schedule changes
- Critical Alerts
- General Alerts
- Major System-Wide Delays
- Per-Train Notifications
Home Page
See Caltrain’s status at a glance
- Overall System Status
- Watched Trains Status
- System-Wide Alerts
- Station-Specific Alerts and Upcoming Trains
- Upcoming Schedule Changes
Set Your Commute
Choose your:
- Origin and destination stations
- Commute days
- Trains to watch
Work weird hours? Adjust the departure/return time switch in advanced settings.
Schedule
Check the schedule and fare cost between two stations. See only upcoming trains, trains for the whole day, or trains from a different date. Realtime data appears for upcoming trains.
Realtime Data
Accurate, up-to-date realtime data for all trains, regardless of whether the train is reporting location or not.
User-friendly Development
Available for both iOS and Android with native UI elements for both! No ads or subscriptions. Automatically updates the schedule – no need to download a new app version every time the schedule changes. Have a feature request, feedback or want to report a bug? Contact me!
Screenshots
The Technical Technical Details
Are you a nerd like me? Want to know the technical details? Check out the Technical Details page.
Ready to Commute Smarter?
Donate
This app is a project born of passion (and frustration). I tried to make it as cheap as I reasonably could without making it a subscription or losing too much money on my ongoing costs. If you want to leave feedback, contact me! If you find this app helpful and want to support my continued development work, please donate below.
Recommended donation amounts:
- $10: Domain for one year
- $15: Web hosting for one month
- $30: Web hosting for two months
- $100: Apple Developer account for one year
- Custom: I appreciate all support, no matter how much!