SJC Airport Transportation to Alura Inn: Routes and Pickups

Route 60 provides a public-transit connection from the airport to the Metro/Airport light-rail station. The airport bus also links SJC with Milpitas BART and Winchester stations, giving you connections beyond the airport.

Route 60 stops at Terminal A Stop 7 and Terminal B Stop 5. If you continue by light rail from Metro/Airport, you can transfer to the VTA Blue or Green lines; a fare applies to light rail. For broader connections around the city, see this guide to San Jose public transport, including VTA and light rail.

Rideshare pickup points are set by terminal, so check yours before leaving the arrivals area. App-based rideshares can drop passengers at the departures curbs of both terminals.

At Terminal A, rideshare pickup is at Stop 1, curbside at the parking garage. At Terminal B, pickups are at Stops 8, 9 and 10 on the island across from the Rental Car Center.

If you arrive internationally, use the Terminal A pickup location. Autonomous rideshare vehicles have separate pickup points: Terminal A Stop 9 and Terminal B Stop 7, both at the Rental Car Center.

If someone is picking you up in a private vehicle, curbside stopping is only allowed while actively loading or unloading. Drivers can wait in SJC’s free Cell Phone Waiting Area for 30 minutes rather than waiting at the terminal curb.

VTA Route 60 is the airport bus to look for if you want to connect with local transit. It serves both terminals, and riding Route 60 from SJC in either direction is free.

From the airport, take Route 60 to Metro/Airport to transfer to the Blue or Green light-rail lines; light rail requires a fare. The bus also connects SJC with Milpitas BART and Winchester stations. If you’re planning more trips around the city, you can use the San Jose transit guide to understand the wider VTA network.

VTA advises being at your stop or station at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival time. Times are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

Walking is a much longer option than taking a vehicle, so consider your luggage and the route before setting out.

SJC says pedestrians can reach the airport via Airport Parkway and marked crosswalks across Airport Boulevard. There is no direct pedestrian or bicycle access via Skyport Drive. Airport Parkway also provides access to the Guadalupe River Trail.

Choose Route 60 if its service and your onward connection fit your arrival; pick a rideshare if you want a direct vehicle trip from the terminal. Walking is possible via the airport’s marked access.

For the bus, identify your terminal’s stop before setting out: Terminal A uses Stop 7 and Terminal B uses Stop 5. For rideshare, use the pickup point assigned to your terminal, with international arrivals directed to Terminal A.

If a friend is driving, the Cell Phone Waiting Area gives them up to 30 minutes to wait before coming to the curb for pickup.

If you’re mapping out more of your stay, this one-day San Jose itinerary from a north San Jose base can help with planning what to do after you arrive. For details about staying at Alura Inn, visit the hotel page.

Is VTA Route 60 free from SJC?

Yes. SJC says rides on Route 60 in either direction from the airport are free. A fare applies if you transfer to light rail.

Where do I catch Route 60 at SJC?

Route 60 serves Terminal A at Stop 7 and Terminal B at Stop 5.

Where is rideshare pickup at SJC?

Terminal A pickup is at Stop 1 by the parking garage. Terminal B pickup is at Stops 8, 9 and 10 on the island across from the Rental Car Center.

Can you walk to SJC?

Yes. Use Airport Parkway and marked crosswalks across Airport Boulevard for pedestrian access to the airport.