Getting Around
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates an extensive local bus network covering San Jose and surrounding areas, many of which connect to the VTA light rail or Caltrain stations. Rail service to and from San Jose is provided by Amtrak, Caltrain (the best option for getting to San Francisco), ACE, and a light-rail system operated by the VTA. Bike and pedestrian routes are also available throughout the city. Many visitors to San Jose find that the city's sprawling layout is best explored by car, and hire vehicles from one of the companies located in town and at the airport. Ride-hailing taxi services, such as Uber, are available.
Airports
San Jose International Airport
The airport is located four miles (6km) northwest of San José.
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Location
The airport is located four miles (6km) northwest of San José.Getting to the city
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates a special Airport Flyer service that links the airport to the Metro Light Rail Station and the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. It runs every 15 to 30 minutes between 5am and 11.30pm. There are also limousines and taxis available, and several hotels offer door-to-door shuttles for their guests.
Time
GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies can be found at the Rental Car Centre, which is serviced by a blue shuttle bus from Terminal A, and is within short walking distance from Terminal B. Companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Fox, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis
Both on-demand and pre-arranged taxi services are available from San Jose airport, from both terminals.
Transfer between terminals
A courtesy shuttle connects Terminals A and B and the parkings lots, running every seven to 10 minutes from 2.30am to 1am.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include several restaurants and cafes, WiFi access, a gift shop, ATMs, bureaux de change, lounges, and massage chairs. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking
Short-term and long-term parking are available at San José International Airport.