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Airport
Mineta San Jose International Airport
2077 Airport Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
www.sjc.org
Located two miles north of downtown San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a completely self-supporting enterprise, owned and operated by the City of San Jose.
San Jose is easily accessible and easy to get around. The Mineta San Jose International Airport features a modern, convenient terminal, enclosed parking garage, and hundreds of daily flights by major airlines.
The staffing and hours of the airline ticket counters are open based on each airline’s flight schedules. For specific arrival and departure information, please contact your individual airline’s 800 number, as arrival and departure flight information varies by airline.
Airlines Servicing the Mineta San Jose International Airport
Alaska Airlines
Reservations: +1 800.426.0333
Terminal: C
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American Airlines
Reservations: +1 800.443.7300
Terminal: A
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Continental Airlines
Reservations: +1 800.525.0280
Terminal: C
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Delta
Reservations: +1 800.221.1212
Terminal: C
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Frontier
Reservations: +1 800.432.1359
Terminal: C
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Hawaiian Airlines
Reservations: +1 800.367.5320
Terminal: A
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Horizon Air
Reservations: +1 800.547.9308
Terminal: C
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jetBlue Airways
Reservations: +1 800.538.2583
Terminal: C
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Mexicana
Reservations: +1 800.531.7921
Terminal: A
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Southwest
Reservations: +1 800.435.9792
Terminal: A
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Northwest
Reservations: +1 800.531.7921
Terminal: C
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United
Reservations: +1 800.241.6522
Terminal: C
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US Airways
Reservations: +1 800.428.4322
Terminal: C
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Airline Discount
A Special Discount with American Airlines is available for this year’s meeting in San Jose, California, USA.
American Airlines
Pricing options are as follows:
- A 5% discount off the lowest applicable discount fare, including First Class, purchased seven days in advance.
- Discounts apply to all American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection or any of our more than 21 airline partners.
Call American’s toll-free number, +1 800.433.1790, and refer to the Meeting Authorization number: A14H9AA, or go directly to www.aa.com to book your flight. After you have selected your flight(s) under the “Enter Passenger Details” tab, go to the “AA.com Discount Code” field and enter in the letter “A” plus the authorization number: A14H9AA. Please note that there are some fare restrictions.
Rental Cars
Avis Rent-A-Car is pleased to offer low rates with unlimited mileage to participants attending the Conference. To contact Avis, call +1 800.331.1600 and refer to the Avis Worldwide Discount Number: D004076. Reservations may also be made on the Avis FiO/LS discount page.
Driving Directions to Downtown San Jose
From Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): Exit the airport onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South). Continue down Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) to the Park Avenue Exit. Make a left on Park Avenue and continue to San Carlos Make a right turn on San Carlos.
From San Francisco (From northbound Highway 101): Take Interstate 280 north to Highway 87 north and exit at Santa Clara Street.
From San Francisco (From northbound Highway 280): Take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit. Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard). Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street).
From Oakland/Fremont/Hayward (From northbound Highway 880): Turn left on Coleman Avenue and continue on Coleman Avenue. Coleman Avenue becomes Market Street (toward downtown San Jose). Turn right on San Carlos Street. Turn left on Almaden Boulevard. Convention Center parking entrance will be on the left.
From Monterey (From southbound Highway 17): Take Highway 17 north to Interstate 280 south.
From 280, take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit. Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard). Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street).
Transportation and Services
San Jose travel is quick and efficient with many options:
VTA – Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority:
The VTA is your connection to the convention center and San Jose. The VTA can connect commuters traveling by Amtrak, Caltrain, or the Altamont Commuter Express. It is also a very efficient method of local travel in and around San Jose.Visit www.vta.org for more information
Distance Commuters
Amtrak, the Caltrain and the Altamont Commuter Express all run directly into San Jose. From there it is just a short ride on the VTA to the convention center. Visit the following links for more information:
Airport Shuttle Service
From San Jose Airport: The Free VTA Airport Flyer (Route 10 Metro/Light Rail) can be taken from the Airport to the Metro/Light Rail Station. From there, the Light Rail can be taken to downtown San Jose. Schedules and prices can be obtained at the Airport Information Booths, Light Rail Customer Service (+1 408.321.2300, 6 a.m.–7 p.m. PST), or by visiting www.vta.org.
From San Francisco Airport: CalTrain from the San Francisco Airport which will take you to downtown San Jose for $15, and then approximately $10 cab ride to the downtown San Jose Area.
Taxis – Taxis are a quick and convenient way to get from the Airport to your hotel or to travel around downtown San Jose. Estimated taxi rates are $2.00 Flag Drop (First 1/10 of a mile) and $.25 each 1/10 mile thereafter. All trips from SJC add $1.50 airport tax fee. The Estimated fare from the Airport to San Jose is approximately $14.00–$20.00. A regular cab from San Francisco Airport will cost about $85–$90 one way.
Downtown San Jose Useful Parking Information
Downtown shares the streets with pedestrians, buses and trolleys, so please be alert to the signs. Many streets have pedestrian traffic, so please drive at a safe speed. Many streets are one-way. Turns at intersections traversed by the VTA Light Rail may be restricted. In many garages, you drive on the left hand side of the ramps instead of the right. All lots and garages are well marked with entry and exit signs. Pay close attention for the best way to enter and exit a garage. Most metered spaces are free Monday to Saturday after 6 p.m. and all day Sundays and holidays. Read signs carefully for several residential permit parking areas.
San Jose Parking Garage Information
San Jose Convention Center Parking Garage – The convention center has a parking located on Market Street (Parking layout: http://www.sanjose.org/meetings/facilities/floorplans/conv_layout.pdf). Contact Central Parking for more info at +1 408.277.3529.
Rates as follows:
- $1 Every 20 Minutes
- $3 Every 1 Hour
- $18 per day, 6 Hours maximum
- Access is allowed 24 hrs, 7 days a week (Maxium parking time limit 72 hrs)
- Special Rate: Flat rate of $5 Thursday through Saturday 10 p.m.–3 a.m. PT
Other Parking Garages locations – For downtown map of San Jose: http://www.sanjose.org/visitors/maps/maps/downtown.pdf
