SJC Airport Transportation Options
San Jose Mineta Airport offers a variety of transportation options for travelers. Whether you need a taxi, shuttle, or public transport, you'll find convenient services to get you where you need to go.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are available at both Terminal A and Terminal B. You can find them at the designated taxi stands outside the terminals. Limousine services are also available, with pickups at the same locations. Contact your preferred limousine service for arrangements.
Private Shuttles & Buses
- Door-to-Door Shuttles: Located at Terminal A's parking garage lower level and across from Terminal B's baggage claim area. They serve areas like Aptos, Campbell, Discovery Bay, Fremont, and more.
- Scheduled Shuttles:
- The Monterey Airbus (831-373-7777) serves the Salinas/Monterey area.
- The Santa Cruz Airport Flyer (831-423-5937) stops in Aptos, Santa Cruz, and Scotts Valley.
Ride-Share Services
Uber, Lyft, and Wingz operate at SJC. Pickup locations are at Terminal A, ground transport island Stop 1, and Terminal B, ground transport island Stops 8 & 9. For premium services like Uber Black and Lyft Premier, pickups are at Terminal A, level 2 of the garage, and at Terminal B, hourly Lot 5.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located on the airport premises. Major providers include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Contact your preferred provider for reservations and more details.
Public Transportation
- VTA Route 10 Airport Flyer: Connects the airport with the Metro Light Rail Station and Santa Clara Caltrain Station.
- Caltrain and ACE Train: Accessible via the VTA Airport Flyer to Santa Clara Station. For more information, call 800-660-4287.
- Amtrak: Reachable by taking the VTA Airport Flyer to Metro/Airport LRT Station, then the Mountain View - Winchester LRT to Diridon Station. Call 408-287-7462 for details.
- BART: Access via VTA Airport Flyer and VTA 180 Express Bus to Fremont BART Station. Call 510-441-2278 for more information.
- Greyhound: The bus station is 3.2 miles away at 70 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose. Call 408-295-4151 for more information.
- Metro Light Rail: Nearest station is at N. First St. & Metro. Use VTA Route 10 from either terminal.
Accessibility and Additional Services
San Jose Mineta Airport offers accessible transportation options, including wheelchair services. Hotel shuttles are available at the Ground Transportation Center. Short-term parking options are also available for quick drop-offs and pickups.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to San Jose's SJC airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from SJC outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- San Jose airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into SJC airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for San Jose Mineta lost & found here.
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