Traveling to Santa Clara
The event will be held at the Univeristy Villas housing at Santa Clara University.
The campus is just 5 miles from San Jose International Airport and about 35 miles south of the San
Francisco International Airport.
Driving to Santa Clara
If you're coming from U.S. Highway 101:
- Take the De La Cruz Boulevard/Santa Clara exit.
- Follow De La Cruz Boulevard towards El Camino Real (stay in the right lane).
- When De La Cruz Boulevard splits, follow the right split over the overpass.
- Turn right on Lafayette Street staying in the right turn lane.
- Turn right at El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the right-hand side of the road.
If you are coming from Interstate 880:
- Take The Alameda exit.
- Travel north on The Alameda.
- The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the left-hand side of the road.
If you're coming from Interstate 280:
- Take Interstate 880 north toward Oakland.
- Exit at The Alameda.
- Turn left on The Alameda.
- The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the left-hand side of the road.
Flying to Santa Clara
Santa Clara University is located within five minutes of the Norman Y Moneta International Airport (SJC). The airport is served by all major U.S. Carriers. This is the best airport to fly into Santa Clara.
Getting to Campus
- Once you arrive at the airport, you can take a FREE Airport Shuttle (VTA #10 Airport Flyer) to the Santa Clara Transit Center (located across the street from campus). It is less than a 10 minute bus ride.
- Rental Car: you may choose to rent a car during your stay.
- Taxi: The taxi stand is located outside of baggage claim.
Note: The Bay area is also served by two additional airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Please be mindful that these airports are located within 35-40 miles of Santa Clara and that ground transportation will be more expensive if not using a rental car.
Airports
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 4.7 miles
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 34.4 miles
Oakland International Airport (OAK): 36.2 miles
Public Transit
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA): provides bus, light rail and para transit services
Caltrain: commuter rail from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): provides regional rail service in Bay Area
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