The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE Rail) is a commuter rail service connecting Stockton and San Jose. ACE Rail is a fantastic option for employees commuting from San Joaquin County and for residents commuting south to San Jose. The 86 mile route has ten stops including a dedicated stop adjacent to the Pleasanton Fairgrounds with free connecting services through Wheels for those traveling to and from Hacienda. With four trains traveling west in the morning and four trains traveling east in the evening there are a variety of options to ease your commute during weekdays. Saturday service makes the journey possible twice on that day of the week.
First-time riders can enjoy a free trial ride for two consecutive days of round-trip travel (midweek only) on the ACE train with connecting bus service. Passes must be used within 14 business days upon receipt. Train schedules and rider information are posted at www.acerail.com.
In order to qualify for this offer, applicants need to be either an employee within Hacienda or a resident within one of the following Hacienda residential communities: Andares, Anton Hacienda, Avana Stoneridge, Avila, The Galloway, Park Hacienda, Siena, or Verona. Offer specifics along with redemption information follows. If you do not see the section below with details on accessing this offer, please check to make sure that you are currently logged into a valid Employee, Resident or Owner account and that you are using the most current version of your browser. You can verify that you have a valid account by selecting the Welcome button at the top of any page on the site and then Home. The list of valid roles will appear on the right. You can add or modify your user roles by selecting Manage from the account menu.
A great compliment to BART service is the local Wheels system. As a reminder, all Hacienda employees and residents may ride the local Wheels system for free at any time while they are employed or residing within the park. Visit the special Wheels ECO pass page under the Special Offers Commute section for details.
Managing your commute has never been easier thanks to a variety of great commute options and assistance available to help determine the best ways to package your choices. Be sure to visit the pages on our site to learn about these resources or contact our office directly for personalized help with our commute experts. You can also use our Commuter Resource Center to plan your commute and get assistance finding the fastest and most cost-effective commuting choices. The Commuter Resource Center can be accessed by going to the Employees/Residents page under the Amenities heading on our site and selecting 'Help Me Plan My Commute'.