San Jose Mineta International Airport
Departures
Good to Know
- Take a rideshare or get dropped off.
- VTA fares are $2.50 for 2 hours.
- Rideshare is approximately $20 one-way, plus tip.
- Terminals A and B are connected by an internal walkway.
- Terminal B generally has a shorter security line, so take that even if your gate is at Terminal A.
The Verdict
If you can get dropped off, get dropped off. It's free.
If you are headed to the airport between 6 AM and midnight, take public transit. It's $5 round trip.
Otherwise, if your trip is 5 days or less, park at the Caltrain station.
Finally, take rideshare.
Parking
- $5.50/day: Santa Clara Caltrain Station (Google Maps) - 17 minute trip every 20 minutes via VTA 60 bus from 5 AM to midnight daily
- ~$10/day: SpotHero has multiple options, many with 24/7 and free shuttle options
- ~$15/day: Airport Parking Reservations has multiple options, many with 24/7 and free shuttle to the airport
- $19/day: Economy Lot 1 (Google Maps) - located at SJC, airport shuttle busses every 7-10 minutes
Arrivals
- The only way to get to baggage claim from terminal B is across from gate 27.
Lounges
Priority Pass Select includes access to two The Clubs, both in Terminal A.