Travel Tips and Parking
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On this page: Getting to San Jose, parking, travel options from SJC to FC, and accessible travel options
Getting to San Jose
By plane
San Jose has its own airport, the Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). This is the closest of the 3 Bay Area airports to the convention, and is served by a large number of airlines. If you cannot find a flight into SJC, you may have luck with San Francisco International Airport (SFO), or Oakland International Airport (OAK). These airports are both approximately 45 minutes to an hour from the convention by car, and slightly longer via public transit.
By train
The nearest Amtrak station to the convention is the San Jose Diridon station. This station is a major transit hub, with many options available to get from there to the convention. For those wishing to continue on public transit, there are VTA light rail and bus lines between Diridon and the San Jose Convention Center. Rideshares are also popular in our area, making them a good option as well. We recommend using a mapping app with public transit routing built in, such as Google Maps or Apple Maps, to plan your public transit travel ahead of time. You can find more Bay Area transit info on 511.org.
By automobile
The San Jose Convention Center is near several major freeways, including 101, 280, 87, and 880. The addresses of our four hotels are:
Parking
Many parking options exist in Downtown San Jose! Visit ParkSJ.org for information and lot rates.
San Jose Convention Center Parking
- Self-parking: $25/day
- No in-and-out privileges - $25 minimum payment each time you exit the garage.
- Multi-Day passes are not available for purchase this year.
Hotel Parking
San Jose Marriott
- Valet parking: $25/day
- Limited number of vehicles.
- No self-parking is available at the San Jose Marriott.
Hilton San Jose
- Self-parking: $28/day
- Valet parking: $40/day
- Oversize: $50/day
- In-and-out with room only.
Hyatt Place San Jose
- Valet parking: $35/night
- In/out privileges for Hotel guests only.
- No self-parking is available at the Hyatt Place San Jose.
Signia by Hilton San Jose
- Valet parking: $47/night
- Non-overnight self-parking: $20 + $2/hour
- No overnight self-parking is available at the Signia.
Westin San Jose
- Valet parking: $49/day
- No self-parking is available at the Westin.
Hotel De Anza San Jose
- Valet parking: $47/day
- No self-parking is available at the Hotel De Anza.
AC Hotel San Jose
- Self-parking: $35/day
Other Nearby Parking
Visit ParkSJ.org for more information and lot rates for other parking locations!
Getting to the convention from the airport (SJC)
Rideshare Services
Lyft and Uber are easily accessible from the Ground Transportation area at San Jose Airport. This is the fastest option from the airport to the Convention Center and hotels. Refer to SJC’s Rideshares page for more info. Public Transit: From the San Jose Airport: Note: refer to SJC’s Public Transportation page or 511.org for more info.
VTA
To save a bit of money and use public transport, a quick combination of bus and light-rail will take you to and from the airport for $2.50. Note that this may not be the best option if you have many bags/fursuit bins/etc. Taxis: Taxis are available from the ground transportation area of SJC. All trips from SJC are a minimum of $15, which includes the first 3 miles of travel and a $1.50 airport fee. Beyond 3 miles, the fares are charged by meter at $3.00 per mile. In our experience, getting to the Convention Center will cost around $25.
Shuttle Service
In lieu of hiring a taxi, paid shuttle services are available:
- SuperShuttle: 1-800-258-3826
- VIP Airport Shuttle: 1-408-986-6000
- S&E Bay Airport Shuttle: 1-800-548-4664 / 1.408.225.4444
Getting to the convention from SFO (San Francisco International
Public transit from SFO to downtown San Jose involves a combination of BART, Caltrain, and VTA services. BART connects SFO to the Caltrain rail system at the Millbrae Station. Trains operate between Millbrae and San Jose until 12AM. Upon arriving at the San Jose Diridon station, a short bus ride will take you to the San Jose Convention Center (see below).
Getting to the convention from San Jose Diridon Station (Caltrain/Amtrak)
San Jose Diridon transit center is located on the edge of downtown San Jose. It is approximately a 20 minute walk to the Convention Center, which is fine if you aren’t carrying multiple bags or fursuit bins. Fortunately, multiple bus lines connect the train station to SJCC: 64, 68, 22, and Light Rail (going towards Old Ironsides).
Accessible Travel Information
For our attendees with mobility limitations, additional information on accommodations, travel and more can be found below!
Airports
SJC Accessibility Services SFO Amenities and Accessibility Services
VTA
(Light Rail / Buses / Paratransit) VTA Accessibility