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Getting There

Flying to San Francisco (SFO):

San Francisco is located 37 miles from San Jose; most carriers fly into San Francisco (International and Domestic). Information on which airlines fly to San Francisco, and ground transportation from SFO to San Jose.

Flying to San Jose (SJC):

San Jose is your easy to get to and from destination. Most airlines fly into Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Information on which airlines fly to San Jose, their frequency, and flight schedules.

Driving to San Jose:

To Downtown San Jose and the McEnery Convention Center

From Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC):

  • Exit the airport onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South)
  • Continue down Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) to the Park Avenue Exit
  • Make a left on Park Avenue and continue to San Carlos
  • Make a right turn on San Carlos

From northbound Highway 101 ( From San Francisco)

Take Interstate 280 north to Highway 87 north and exit at Santa Clara Street

From northbound Highway 880 (From Oakland/ Fremont/ Hayward)

Take Interstate 280 south to Highway 87 north and exit at Santa Clara Street

From northbound Highway 280 (From San Francisco)

Take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit
Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard)
Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street)

From southbound Highway 17 (From Monterey)

Take Highway 17 north to Interstate 280 south
From 280, take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit.
Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard)
Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street)

From southbound Highway 101

Take Highway 87 (Guadalupe Parkway) and exit at Park Avenue

From southbound Interstate 280

Take Highway 87 (Guadalupe Parkway) north and exit at Santa Clara Street

From southbound Interstate 680 (which becomes northbound Interstate 280)

Take Highway 87 north and exit at Santa Clara Street

Public Transportation

You can easily travel to downtown San Jose and the Convention Center by public transit.

VTA

VTA light rail runs every 10 minutes weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends and holidays, making several stops in downtown. Schedule information for for light rail or the many bus routes that serve downtown.

Caltrain

Caltrain connects downtown San Jose to other Bay Area cities, from Gilroy to San Francisco. Additional information.

DASH Shuttle

The free Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) connects the San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station with VTA Light Raill, downtown office buildings, McEnery Convention Center, and San Jose State University. Shuttles run every 10 minutes from 6:15 a.m. to 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday. Request a DASH brochure and schedule from VTA.