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