I took the streets . there's a couple place on the trail where I Have troubles getting a light. Had a few close, but I felt better not running a light. Plus, it does have graffiti problems(gangs)
About 20 minutes later, good to know, since i don't always catch the same train going back (no way to predict it in the am either)
Claremont is one of my favorite place. You have to love the "city of Trees and Phds"