Independence Day 2025 Transit Guide

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Happy 4th of July written in red, on the middle white portion of a 3-D USA flag.
Happy Fourth Of July for 2025.

The Fourth of July this year is on a Friday, hence making for an Independence Day weekend. To help celebrate Independence Day throughout Santa Clara County this long weekend, there will be lots of activities. On the night of July 4, there will also be fireworks displays. Some events will even have fireworks on the next night, July 5. Unless otherwise indicated, these fireworks displays are FREE for all to attend.

On Friday, July 4, all public transit agencies serving Santa Clara County will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. This includes but is not limited to:

Normal public transit weekday service returns on Monday.

Read on for details of VTA bus, light rail, and Caltrain service to and from Fourth of July events. This guide will also cover other events not related to Independence Day celebrations, that will happen this long weekend.

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Memorial Day 2025 Weekend Transit Update

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Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day!

On this long weekend, let’s make time to honor and mourn those who have fallen while serving in our nation’s Armed Forces. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer.

On Monday, all transit agencies serving Silicon Valley will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. This includes but is not limited to

Also, on Monday, there is no Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) rail service between Stockton and San Jose.

All public transit service returns to normal schedule Tuesday, May 27.

Read on for transit guides to some sporting events and festivals in Santa Clara County, on this long Memorial Day weekend.

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ETAs for VTA Light Rail Return

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Just learned that Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail service returns this week after workers went on strike for over two weeks. Estimated schedule of when train lines return to service:

Also, reports of two copper thefts during the strike have also played a role in delaying its service return. Meanwhile, labor negotiations between VTA and ATU Local 265 will continue, despite lack of a contract. Some quick reminders on light rail:

  • Orange line trains run round-trip between Mountain View, Old Ironsides (for connection to the Green Line) Baypointe (for connections to the Blue Line), Milpitas (BART connection), and Alum Rock in East San Jose
  • Blue Line trains run round-trip between Baypointe in North San Jose, downtown San Jose, and Santa Teresa in South San Jose.
  • Green Line trains run round-trip between Old Ironsides in Santa Clara, downtown San Jose, and Winchester in Campbell.

What are your thoughts on VTA bus and light rail service returning after the strike? Discuss in comments below.

Eugene Bradley
Founder, Silicon Valley Transit Users