Regional Transit
SJSU is connected to transit services across San José, Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and nearby regions. This page can help you understand what services you can ride, what pass or discount may apply, and how to connect to campus.
What Can I Ride?
Students with BayPass
Eligible SJSU students can ride Bay Area transit agencies that accept Clipper for free with BayPass. Use your physical Clipper card or mobile Clipper card the same way you normally would: tap when boarding or entering a station, and tap off when required.
BayPass can be used on Clipper-participating agencies such as:
- VTA
- BART
- Caltrain
- AC Transit
- SamTrans
- Muni
- Golden Gate Transit and Ferry
- San Francisco Bay Ferry
- Other Bay Area agencies that accept Clipper
Employees and Open University/Special Session students with SmartPass
Eligible SJSU employees and Open University participants may use SmartPass for VTA buses and light rail.
SmartPass is only valid on VTA. It does not cover BART, Caltrain, ACE, Capitol Corridor, Highway 17 Express, Amtrak, or other non-VTA services.
Services That Need Another Ticket
Some regional and intercity services are not covered by BayPass or SmartPass. These services may require a separate ticket, fare, and may or may not student discounts.
- Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
- Capitol Corridor
- Highway 17 Express
- Gold Runner / Gold Runner Bus Routes
- Amtrak Coast Startlight
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- Tufesa
For available discounts on services not covered by BayPass or SmartPass, view other Transit Discounts.
Transit Hubs Near SJSU
Convenient public transit access is available from several major hubs near the SJSU campus.
San Antonio Station
San Antonio Station is one of the closest VTA light rail stations and is a 2-3 block / 8 minute walk to campus.
Transit connections include:
- VTA Light Rail: Blue Line, Green Line
- VTA Bus Lines: 568, 523, 23, 66, 68
San José City Hall
Several VTA bus routes stop at San José City Hall, which is a 1 block / 5 minute walk away from campus.
Nearby VTA routes include:
- Rapid 500
- Rapid 522
- Rapid 523
- Local 22
- Local 23
- Local 64A / 64B
- Local 66
- Local 72
- Local 73
Berryessa/North San José BART Station
Berryessa/North San José BART Station connects SJSU riders to BART service throughout the Bay Area.
VTA Rapid 500 provides direct service between Berryessa/North San José BART Station and SJSU.
San José Diridon Station
San José Diridon Station is the main regional rail and bus hub near SJSU.
Transit connections include:
- Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- VTA Light Rail: Green Line
- VTA Bus Lines: 568, 68, 64A, 64B, 500, 522, 22
- Highway 17 Express Bus
You can ride VTA 568, 68, 64A, 64B, 500, 522, 22 or Green Line to conenct to campus.
Regional Transit Transfers to SJSU
Many regional transit trips connect to SJSU through VTA. Students with BayPass can use VTA for free because VTA accepts Clipper.
Some regional transit lines that serve San José Diridon Station may also provide free or discounted VTA transfers. Visit VTA's website for more information.
Employees and Open University participants may be eligible for SmartPass for VTA service.
Regional Transit Services
Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) is a rail service from the Central Valley and the East Bay to San José Diridon Station.
ACE is not covered by BayPass or SmartPass. Riders need a separate ticket or discount.
Capitol Corridor
Capitol Corridor is an intercity train service operating between Auburn, Sacramento, Oakland, and San José Diridon Station.
Capitol Corridor is not covered by BayPass or SmartPass. Riders need a separate ticket.
BART
BART serves the South Bay, East Bay, San Francisco, the north Peninsula, and SFO. SJSU riders can connect through Berryessa/North San José BART Station and VTA Rapid 500.
BART accepts Clipper, so eligible SJSU students can ride BART for free with BayPass.
Caltrain
Caltrain serves San Francisco, San José, Gilroy, and stations in between. SJSU riders can connect through San José Diridon Station.
Caltrain accepts Clipper, so eligible SJSU students can ride Caltrain for free with BayPass. Riders must tap on and tap off.
Highway 17 Express
Highway 17 Express provides service between downtown Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and San José Diridon Station.
Highway 17 Express is not covered by BayPass or SmartPass. Riders need a separate ticket or discount.
Long-Distance and Intercity Transit
The following long-distance and intercity transit services also serve the region around SJSU. These services are not covered by BayPass or SmartPass and require a separate ticket.
- Amtrak Coast Starlight: Amtrak service from San José Diridon Station south toward Salinas, San Luis Obispo,
Santa Barbara, Oxnard, and Los Angeles, and north toward Northern California, Oregon,
and Washington.
- FlixBus Intercity bus service with departures from downtown San José.
- Gold Runner: Bus and train connections to destinations throughout the California Central Valley
- Greyhound: Intercity bus service with departures from San José Diridon Station.
- Tufesa: Intercity bus service from East San José to destinations in California, Arizona,
and Mexico.
Airport Connections
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are all accessible from SJSU by transit.
Directions to each airport from campus can be found on the Pre-Planned Trips page.
