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Getting to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

Airports

 (SJC)

From the San Jose airport (SJC), you can take the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Valley Transit Authority’s (VTA) free shuttle service to the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ station, just across the street from campus. The shuttle stops every 15 minutes and makes a continuous loop between the Airport (both terminal A and B), the Metro Light Rail station and the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ station.

 (SFO)

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ can be reached in about 90 minutes from SFO using a combination of Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Caltrain. More information including rates, route planning and timetables can be found on their websites.

Public Transit

: provides bus, light rail and paratransit services
: commuter rail from San Francisco, San Mateo and ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ counties
: provides regional rail service in Bay Area

Driving Directions

If you’re coming from U.S. Highway 101:

  • Take the De La Cruz Boulevard/ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ exit.
  • Follow De La Cruz Boulevard towards El Camino Real (stay in the right lane).
  • When De La Cruz Boulevard splits, follow the right split over the overpass.
  • Turn right on Lafayette Street staying in the right turn lane.
  • Turn right at El Camino Real.
  • The main entrance to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will be on the right-hand side of the road.

If you are coming from Interstate 880:

  • Take The Alameda exit.
  • Travel north on The Alameda.
  • The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
  • The main entrance to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will be on the left-hand side of the road.

If you’re coming from Interstate 280:

  • Take Interstate 880 north toward Oakland.
  • Exit at The Alameda.
  • Turn left on The Alameda.
  • The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
  • The main entrance to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will be on the left-hand side of the road.

Parking

Campus parking is free on weekends. The parking structure located just inside the main entrance to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, on the left, is closest to Physics, in the SCDI building. For Friday evening, we suggest you find nearby street parking, for free. Several spots should be open within ~1-2 blocks of campus in any direction.

Nearby Accommodations

We suggest non-local students consider staying at the Sonestra Simply Suites, which is directly across the street from ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations. The rate should be ~$109/night (or less, if you can get it). If you have questions or concerns please contact the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ SPS Zone 18 team for help.


481 El Camino Real, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ (0.4 miles)
Note: This hotel is located across from ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s main entrance
From $109/night
1-408-241-9305