TRANSPORTATION
Airport Information
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a 15-minute drive from The Fairmont San Jose.
Driving Directions
- Exit the airport and turn right onto Guadalupe Pkwy (Hwy 87 South)
- Take the exit for Park Avenue and drive to the end
- Park Avenue ends at Market Street
- Turn right onto Market Street and circle the park to the left
Airport Shuttle
The Fairmont San Jose does not provide complimentary shuttle service. A taxi should cost approximately USD 15.00.
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 45 minutes' drive from The Fairmont San Jose.
Driving Directions
- Take Hwy 101 South
- Exit Guadalupe Pkwy (Hwy 87)
- Continue down Guadalupe three miles to the Park Avenue exit
- Make a left on Park Avenue and continue down three blocks
- Make a right turn on South Market Street
- Make a U-turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
- The hotel will be on the right-hand side
Airport Shuttle
The following run a shuttle service from the airport to The Fairmont San Jose. A taxi costs approximately USD 80.00-USD 100.00.
South & East Bay Airport Shuttle
- Tel: +1 (408) 225-4444
- Cost: USD 32.00 one way
- Courtesy phones are available in the airport (follow the signs to Ground Transportation)
SuperShuttle
- Toll-free: 1 (800) 628-3161 (USA and Canada only)
Oakland International Airport
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is approximately 45 minutes' drive (36 miles / 58 kilometers) from The Fairmont San Jose.
Driving Directions
- Follow signs to 880 South; stay on 880 South
- Take the First Street exit on the right towards Downtown
- Turn left onto First Street
- Turn right onto East Julian Street
- Turn left onto Market Street
- Between San Fernando and San Carlos, circle the park to the left
Airport Shuttle
East Bay Airporter runs a shuttle service from Oakland International Airport. A taxi costs approximately USD 80.00-USD 100.00.
- Tel: +1 (510) 812-3564
- Cost: USD 65.00 one way
- Courtesy phones are available in the airport
Car Rental
Hertz is located on-site at the hotel.
Tel: +1 (408) 286-6201
Toll-free: 1 (800) 654-3131 (USA and Canada only)
- Alamo: 1 (800) 327-8633
- Avis: 1 (800) 331-1212
- National: 1 (800) 227-7368
- Enterprise: 1 (800) 736-8222
See Concierge Desk for more information.
Limousine Information
EV Limousine
Model Limousine
- Tel: +1 (650) 652-9090
- Toll-free: 1 (800) 652-3233 (USA and Canada only)
- Pick-up available at the airport. Call for rates
Train Information
Amtrak
The Amtrak station is about half a mile, or approximately five minutes' drive, from the hotel.
Caltrain
Caltrain is the commuter train operating to / from San Francisco. The station is located one mile from the hotel (approximately USD 10.00 taxi ride).
- Tel: +1 (650) 508-6200
- Toll-free: 1 (800) 660-4287 (USA and Canada only)
Local Transportation
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
The VTA is the bus and light rail system for San Jose. The station is within walking distance from the hotel.
Greyhound
The depot is located five minutes from the hotel.
Toll-free: 1 (800) 229-9424 (USA and Canada only)
Taxis
Taxis are readily available in front of the hotel.
- Yellow Cab: +1 (408) 293-1234
- Rainbow Cab: +1 (408) 271-9900
Driving Directions and Distances
From the North on Hwy 101 (San Francisco):
- Take Hwy 101 South
- Exit Guadalupe Pkwy (Hwy 87)
- Continue down Guadalupe (heading South) three miles to the Park Avenue exit
- Make a left onto Park Avenue and continue down three blocks
- Make a right turn onto South Market Street
- Make a U-turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
- The hotel will be on the right side
From Hwy 280 South (San Francisco):
- Take the Vine Street / Almaden Boulevard exit
- Turn left at the first signal
- Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street)
- Take a left at the second signal (Market Street)
- The hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street
From Hwy 680 South (280 North):
- Take Hwy 87 North (Guadalupe Pkwy)
- Continue down Guadalupe a quarter of a mile to Downtown / Santa Clara Street exit
- Make a right onto Santa Clara Street. Go five lights to Market Street and make a right
- Continue on Market two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
- The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street
From Hwy 880 South:
- Take the Downtown / First Street exit
- Make a left at the bottom of the off ramp
- Make a right onto Julian Street
- Make a left onto Market Street
- The hotel is located between San Fernando Street and San Carlos Street
- Once you cross San Fernando Street you will need to circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
- The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street
From the South on Hwy 101 (Los Angeles):
- Take Hwy 101 North to Hwy 85 North
- Exit Hwy 87 North (Guadalupe Pkwy)
- Continue down Guadalupe Pkwy a quarter of a mile to the Downtown / Santa Clara Street exit
- Make a right onto Santa Clara Street. Go five lights to Market Street and make a right
- Continue on Market Street for two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
- The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street
Key Cities and Distances
- San Francisco, CA - 53 miles / 86 km - 1 hour
- Monterey / Carmel, CA - 73 miles / 117 km - 1 hour 30 minutes
- Palo Alto, CA - 17 miles / 27 km - 25 minutes
- Santa Clara, CA - 5 miles / 8 km - 10 minutes
- Santa Monica, CA - 339 miles / 545 km - 5 hours 30 minutes
- Sonoma, CA - 91 miles / 146 km - 2 hours
Driving Distances
The breathtaking drive along the Pacific Coast Highway is something everyone should experience. The journey from Santa Monica to San Francisco, which has been identified as a National Scenic Byway, takes approximately seven hours. If time is limited, flights between Los Angeles area airport and San Francisco or Oakland International take just over an hour. The Sonoma Valley region and San Jose are within an hour's drive of San Francisco International Airport.
- Santa Monica to San Jose - 341 miles / 546 km - 6 hours 15 minutes
- San Jose to San Francisco - 53 miles / 85 km - 45 minutes to 1 hour
- San Francisco to Sonoma - 61 miles / 98 km - 1 hour
Parking Information
Valet Parking
- First come, first served basis. Priority is given to overnight guests
- Drop off is either at the front door or parking garage (accessible directly from Market Street)
- Retrieval will only be from the parking garage located one floor below the Lobby. Cars are not taken to the front door due to the traffic system in place in our surroundings
- Maximum height: 7' 2"
- Handicap parking facilities are available
Rate:
- Guest rate: USD 22.00 per 24 hours (includes in / out privileges)
- Visitors rate: First 30 minutes - USD 5.00, plus USD 1.50 for each additional 20 minutes, up to a maximum of USD 22.00
Self Parking
- Available in the surrounding area only
- Rates fluctuate daily
Please note:
Prices quoted are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
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