Public Transit Service Changes: COVID-19

AC Transit Line U delays and potential cancellations

Due to the recent COVID outbreak and driver shortage, there is a chance of missing trips on AC Transit Line U. Before planning the next commute, riders are asked to check www.actransit.org/actransit-realtime for bus predictions. Rider assistance is also available through AC Transit's Customer Service Center by calling 510.891.4777.

Updates about Stanford Transportation programs and services as a result of COVID-19 can be found on our featured topics page.

For other COVID-19-related updates for the Stanford community, visit healthalerts.stanford.edu.

Our tips about how to protect yourself and others while making essential trips on public transit are another helpful resource.

Stanford's free Marguerite bus service

Transit Agency	Changes	Fare payment required?	Facial covering required?	Passenger limits implemented?	Rear door boarding?
Stanford Marguerite (updated Sept. 13, 2021)	Multiple Line schedule adjustments have been made to align with Caltrain's increased weekday service. Refer to our Marguerite service increases page. As of July 19, capacity limits on Marguerite buses physical distancing protocols and temporary passenger capacity limits were lifted.	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

Bay Area public transit agencies

Transit Agency	Changes	Fare payment required?	Facial covering required?	Passenger limits implemented?	Rear door boarding?
AC Transit (updated June 21, 2021)	As of June 21, 2021, AC Transit bus capacity limits and social distancing restrictions are lifted. Face masks are still required on transit. AC Transit offers free facemasks and hand sanitizer for passengers as part of the agency's reNEW Plan. Line U is in service, Line U continues to be free for those with a valid university ID card, hospital ID badge, or SLAC ID badge.	Yes	Yes	No	No
BART (updated July 2, 2021)	Starting Aug. 1, 2021, BART will expand its weekday service hours to 5 a.m - 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. for Saturday service. The hours for Sunday service will continue to be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m..	Yes	Yes	No	Not applicable
Caltrain (updated July 6, 2021)	Caltrain anticipates that it will restore Baby Bullet and zone express service in fall 2021 to help riders during peak-hour trips. Hillsdale Station reopened for service as of April 26, 2021. Visit Caltrain's website for its latest weekday and weekend timetables.	Yes	Yes	No, but passengers are asked to maintain at least six-feet distance from other passengers	Not applicable
Commute.org Redwood City-Midpoint Caltrain shuttle (updated March 26, 2021)	Commute.org's latest schedule change for the Redwood City-Midpoint Caltrain shuttle went into effect on March 22, 2021 to align with Caltrain's service adjustments.	No	Yes	No	Not applicable
Dumbarton Express (updated Oct. 9, 2020)	Effective June 14, 2020 the DB and DB1 implemented new schedules. On October 19, 2020 fare collection and front-door boarding resumed.	Yes	Yes	No	No
SamTrans (updated June 2, 2021)	As of June 20, SamTrans will adjust schedules on several of its routes, including Route 286 and 280. Fare collection and front-door boarding resumed with the installation of protective barriers that allow customers to pay their fare while avoiding contact with bus operators.	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
SFMTA/Muni (updated June 16, 2021)	In August 2021, pending the relaxation of pandemic protocols and physical distancing restrictions, SFMTA is expecting to bring back more than a dozen bus routes. As of June 15, Muni no longer requires physical distancing between customers. Masks are still required and customer must maintain a six-foot distance from operators. For route-specific details on all Muni lines that are currently in service, please refer to the COVID-19 Muni Core Service Plan.	Yes	Yes	No, but operators may skip stops if their vehicles become too crowded.	Yes
VTA (updated September 13, 2021)	As of July 5, there are no social distancing requirements for passengers. Masks continue to be required. VTA has expanded light rail service to include the entire Blue Line, from Baypointe to Santa Teresa. Service will continue on the Green Line from Old Ironsides to Diridon Station. The Orange Line has begun full operation from Alum Rock to Mountain View. Light rail service will be free to customers through September 30. With the commencement of the Blue Line, the bus bridge will cease operations. See the updated light rail service map here. The TransitApp is also an option for real-time bus information. Visit VTA's COVID-19 Information Center for the latest updates.	No until Sept. 12	Yes	No	No

Transit

AC Transit Line U delays and potential cancellations

Limited parking enforcement, limited Marguerite and transit service on Jan. 17 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Public Transit Service Changes: COVID-19

Stanford's free Marguerite bus service

Bay Area public transit agencies