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Getting to the City Center from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport

San Jose International Airport offers many alternatives for its passengers to reach the city center. Taxi, luxury minivan and limo are just a few of them. The tramway is the most convenient means of transport for the passengers who want to minimize the cost of transport by using public transport. On the other hand, you can prefer the Amtrak Train that traverses the 46 states of the United States. In addition, many hotels in the city center offer airport shuttle as a paid or free of charge service.

Taxi

You can take a taxi in front of both terminals. The lowest taxi fare is about 15$. This price includes the first 3 miles and waiting time that costs 1.5$. You are charged 3$ more for each subsequent mile. 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. Going to San Jose city center from the airport by taking a taxi costs 15-18$ on average and your journey takes only 10 minutes.

Train, Tramway and Bus

If you prefer to use public transport, you can travel by train, tram or bus. With each option, you can get to the city center as well as you can go to the different routes. You can also take the free shuttle bus at the airport exit and reach the Amtrak train, the tram station or the bus terminal. The tram number 901 takes you directly to the city center after a 50-minute journey.

Shuttle Service

You can benefit from the shuttle services at the parking lot under terminal A or from the area opposite to the exit of terminal B across the road.  28 different private companies carry passengers to almost every point of the city based on door-to-door system.

Rent a car

The car rental center is located just opposite the terminal B, apart from the airport building. You can reach the car rental center, which is just within walking distance from terminal B, with free shuttle services from terminal A. The shuttle buses depart almost every 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the intensity.

12 different companies serve in the car rental center. You can go to the city center in about 10 minutes by connecting to the motorway CA-87 N from the airport boulevard.

Limo Rental

There are dozens of limousine rental companies in both terminals. Please note that the limousines can only be rented by booking in advance.

Hotel Shuttle Service

In San Jose, there are 6 hotels that provide their guests with free shuttle services. Some hotels provide paid shuttle services. You can benefit from this service by contacting your hotel in advance.

Last Updated: 07 Dec 2016
Getting to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport from the City Center

It is very easy to reach the airport from San Jose city center or from different points nearby. Taxi, shuttle services and hotel shuttle services are among the mostly preferred alternatives. If you want to travel by a more luxurious means of transport, you can rent a limousine. It is also possible to reach the airport by train, tram or bus.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is charged at 3$ per mile, excluding the initial fee. It costs about 15-18 dollars to get to San Jose International Airport from the city center by taxi. A 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. If you take a taxi, you can arrive at the airport in 10 minutes.

Train, Tramway and Bus

You can reach the airport by Amtrak train, tramway or bus. No matter which option you prefer, there are free shuttle services that carry passengers to the airport. You can get to the airport in 50 minutes by the tram number 901 from San Jose city center.

Shuttle Service

28 different private companies in San Jose provide shuttle service for the passengers from the city center and different points nearby. You can request your hotel to provide you the contact information of the companies or arrange a shuttle service for you. These services take their passengers from where they want and drop them off to the airport.

Rent a car

You can rent a car for your entire trip by agreeing with one of the car rental companies in the city center and enjoy the comfort and freedom of your travel. After your travel, you need to deliver the rental car in the delivery area at the car rental center just opposite terminal B. If you want to go to terminal B, you can get to the terminal by a short walk from this point. If you need to go to terminal A, you can benefit from the free shuttle service which departs every 10 minutes at the last all day long.

Limo Rental

There are dozens of limo rental companies in San Jose. Your hotel can also help you with this.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels and motels in San Jose have their own airport shuttle services. 6 of them provide this service free of charge. If you want to take the advantage of this opportunity, you should make reservation in advance.

Airport Information

San Jose International Airport is located just 4 miles from the city center and it is a modern and eco-friendly building. As long as you are at the airport, you can spend your time in a large number of food and beverage stores as well as you can enjoy shopping.

The lounge named The Club at the airport is open for anyone who pays 40$ without the obligation of being a cardholder or airline customer. You can benefit from the free wi-fi network at all terminals of the airport.

There are also pet rest area, meditation room, cash dispenser and massage chairs at the airport. If you can play the piano, you can give a recital by enjoying the piano that is located in terminal A and made available for the passengers.

 

Last Updated: 08 Dec 2016

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