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PayPal Park: Tickets, Parking and Getting to a Match

PayPal Park is the San Jose Earthquakes’ home stadium in San Jose, with direct service from VTA Route 60. Here’s what to know about getting there and what to verify before match day.

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By Brent Haverford

PayPal Park is the home of the San Jose Earthquakes, in San Jose, California. It’s about a six-minute drive from Alura Inn, and VTA Route 60 serves the stadium directly.

  • Team: San Jose Earthquakes
  • Direct transit: VTA Route 60
  • Walk from Santa Clara Caltrain Station: approximately 1 mile and 20 minutes through a pedestrian tunnel
PayPal Park location and event calendar

PayPal Park location and event calendar

PayPal Park is the San Jose Earthquakes’ home stadium in San Jose. The available details establish its connection to the team, but don’t provide an event calendar or match dates.

For planning, start with the date and event details you have, then confirm the stadium’s current arrangements before setting out. Event schedules and match-day travel details can change, so check the official site before you go.

Tickets and entry information

Tickets and entry information

Ticket prices, entry rules and gate arrangements aren’t specified in the available information. Check PayPal Park’s official site for the details that apply to your event before you travel.

Once you have the event information, use it to plan your arrival and travel. Don’t assume that ticket or entry arrangements are the same for every event.

Parking and drop-off

Parking and drop-off

Parking locations, prices and drop-off arrangements aren’t provided here, so confirm them through PayPal Park’s official information before match day. This guide can’t establish which lots are open or what they charge.

If you’re deciding between driving and transit, VTA Route 60 is a direct public-transport option. Check the current service information before relying on a particular route or connection.

How do you get to PayPal Park by transit?

How do you get to PayPal Park by transit?

VTA Route 60 serves PayPal Park directly and connects with Caltrain, light rail, BART and San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). VTA recommends using the Transit app to plan a trip; each rider must have their own Clipper card.

Another option is to travel to Santa Clara Caltrain Station. Routes 21, 22, 53, 59 and 522, as well as Caltrain, serve the station; from there, the pedestrian-tunnel walk to the stadium is approximately 1 mile and 20 minutes.

For a broader overview of San Jose public transport, VTA and connections, see the companion guide. If you’re arriving at SJC, the guide to SJC airport transportation covers that separate journey.

Plan your match-day visit

Plan your match-day visit

Route 60 provides direct service to the stadium, while the Santa Clara Caltrain Station option includes a walk of approximately 1 mile and 20 minutes through a pedestrian tunnel.

Before you leave, confirm your event’s ticket and entry details, check current parking arrangements if you plan to drive, and use VTA’s recommended Transit app for trip planning. Each rider needs their own Clipper card.

FAQs

Which team plays at PayPal Park?

PayPal Park is the home of the San Jose Earthquakes.

Does transit serve PayPal Park directly?

Yes. VTA Route 60 serves the stadium directly and connects with Caltrain, light rail, BART and SJC.

How long is the walk from Santa Clara Caltrain Station?

The walk through the pedestrian tunnel is approximately 1 mile and 20 minutes.

Does each person need a Clipper card?

Yes. VTA says each rider must have their own Clipper card.

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