Transportation Solutions

Your Best Commute Starts Here

We help San José State students and employees find sustainable ways to get to campus and travel throughout the Bay Area. Whether you ride transit, bike, carpool, or use a combination of options, we connect you with commute resources to get you to school or work.

Get BayPass

Eligible SJSU students can use the SJSU Clipper© BayPass for unlimited rides on Bay Area transit agencies that accept Clipper, including VTA, BART, Caltrain, Muni, AC Transit, SamTrans, and participating ferry and bus services. Learn how to get your BayPass.

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For Students

Plan out your best commute to and from campus and throughout the Bay Area with us. Explore all details about all student transportation options.

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For Employees

We help employees avoid the traffic and parking headaches with commute planning. The VTA SmartPass is available for eligible SJSU employees and Open University participants. SmartPass provides unlimited rides on VTA buses and light rail with a Clipper card.

Parking

All matters related to permits, garage capacity, and more are managed by Parking Services. Contact parking@sjsu.edu with any and all issues.

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Get Around Town

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Plan Your Trip

We can help you compare transit routes, find regional connections, and plan trips to campus or common destinations.

South Campus Parking Shuttle

Skip the search every day with finding parking in Main Campus Garages. Enjoy the abundance of spaces in the South Campus Parking Garage and get to campus with the free and frequent shuttle for students and employees.

Real time shuttle location on Spartan Safe

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Local Transit

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services throughout Santa Clara County, connecting SJSU with cities and amenities all over the South Bay.

Regional Transit

Get to cities and events all over the Bay Area and beyond from SJSU with seamless connections to Caltrain, BART, ACE, Amtrak and more.

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail tram in downtown San José.

Transit Safety

Move around San José and the Bay Area with peace of mind and the available tools and resources to support your safety.

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Micromobility

As the CSU's most urbanized campus, SJSU is unique in its location in the heart of downtown San José. For many students, faculty and staff, getting to and from campus on bicycles, scooters and other mobility devices is an essential part of their commute. This page serves as the one-stop site for all information on micromobility at SJSU.

Explore More

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Accessibility in Commuting

We’re committed to helping all Spartans access safe, reliable, and inclusive transportation. For accessibility in all other matters on campus, explore the Accessible Education Center.

SJSU AEC

Explore Our Home and Beyond

Find out more about what’s going on in our area. When you’re ready to fly out, we recommend San José Mineta International Airport, SJSU’s official aviation partner and your connection between Silicon Valley and the world.

Discover SJSU

Experience all the best our campus has to offer! Whether you're walking, rolling, biking or taking transit, SJSU and downtown San José has endless opportunities for fun, personal development and professional networking, year-round.