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California Airport - Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Full name: Mineta San Jose International AirportLocation: The airport is located two miles (3km) north of central San José.Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).Contacts: Tel: +1 (408) 392 3600.Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle connects the three terminals, running roughly every five minutes.Getting to the city: The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates a special Airport Flyer service that links the airport to the Metro Light Rail Station and the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. The Amtrak is three miles (5km) away from the airport, but there is no direct shuttle or bus service to and from the airport. Other transport options include a reliable and efficient bus service, or taxis. There are several taxi operators available at the airport at all terminals, which can cost anywhere from $20 to downtown San Jose or $90 to downtown San Francisco. There are also limousines available, and several hotels offer door-to-door shuttles for their guests.Car Rental: Car rental companies can be found at the Rental Car Centre, which is serviced by a shuttle bus that stops outside terminals. Companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Thrifty, Avis, National and Enterprise, among others.Facilities: Facilities at the airport include several restaurants and cafés, WiFi Internet access, a gift shop, ATMs, bureaux de change, a shoeshine stand, fax and telephone facilities. Facilities for the disabled are good.Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.Departure Tax: None.Website: www.sjc.orgSan José International Airport Map:San José International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.