GETTING AROUND THE BAY
By now, Justin & Kate are frequent flyers.
For your convenience, we've listed the easiest ways to get to and from the Bay Area.
As always (and in case you don't trust us), feel free to utilize the world wide web as a resource, too.
For your convenience, we've listed the easiest ways to get to and from the Bay Area.
As always (and in case you don't trust us), feel free to utilize the world wide web as a resource, too.
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO): SFO is going to be the best choice airport for direct flights from the East Coast/Midwest. The airport is about 45 miles north of downtown San Jose, but dependent on flight arrival/departure time, there is user-friendly public transportation to San Jose from San Francisco and back (more info below). Hubs include: Virgin America, United
MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SJC): SJC is an easy airport to fly into/out of, though is difficult to find direct flights from the East Coast/Midwest. If you're looking for convenience flight itinerary-wise and do not wish to layover somewhere in the middle of the US, this is not your airport. However location-wise, in relation to Downtown San Jose (wedding location), it's right on point. Hubs include: Southwest, Alaska, Horizon
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (OAK): OAK is another airport option in NorCal. Located about 40 miles/minutes northwest of San Jose (on the opposite side of the Bay from San Francisco), the airport is a quick jaunt to downtown San Jose and a hub for Southwest Airlines. Hubs include: Southwest, Allegiant, Alaska, Horizon, JetBlue
CALTRAIN: Caltrain is the commuter train system between San Francisco and San Jose (similar to the "L" in Chicago). The double-decker trains offer clean accommodations, luggage and bicycle racks, as well as numerous time tables for Weekends and Weekdays. Caltrain also includes stops with BART transfers, if traveling directly from San Francisco or Oakland to San Jose. Click here for full instructions on how to use Caltrain from SFO to get to the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown San Jose.
VTA: The VTA (Light Rail) is the local public transportation system in San Jose (similar to the BART in San Francisco, RTA in Cleveland, Metro in DC, or MARTA in Atlanta). It serves all of Santa Clara County and offers timetable schedules throughout the day with many stops across the city. Many Light Rail stops include Caltrain transfers for commuters. Click here for full instructions on how to use VTA light rail from SJC to get to the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown San Jose.
SUPER SHUTTLE: The easiest and most cost-effective airport shuttle service to and from the
airport and from your hotel. Pricing varies on service location, but available from all airports (SJC, SFO, and OAK).
DASH: FREE downtown shuttle service on WEEKDAYS ONLY. Several different routes offered and include roundtrip service to train stations and bus stops.
AIRPORT FLYER: FREE downtown shuttle service to and from the San Jose airport (SJC), WEEKENDS INCLUDED.
TRIP PLANNING: For trip planning around the Bay Area, including driving directions, traffic updates, transit routes and connections, etc., please visit 511.org or click here.
UBER: Uber is your online private driver. Download the app to your iPhone or Android for last-minute easy car or limo service to and from anywhere in the Bay Area.
PARKING: Parking maps and validation locations in downtown San Jose can be found via the Parking link. Fairmont Hotel parking is also available on site at $26/day, or $13/day for Hybrids. Convention Center parking is available at $20/day. There are also several surrounding lots offering discounted parking rates. Click here for more information on parking locations, directions to lots, and rates.
