San Jose Airport Transportation

At the pre-arranged pickup zone outside baggage claim: the first floor of Hourly Lot 2 (Terminal A garage) for Terminal A, or Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B. International arrivals are met at Terminal A, stop 3, on the southeast side of Hourly Lot 2.

SJC is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown San Jose, a short drive outside rush hour. Santa Clara is next door, and Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto lie farther northwest along US 101, where commute traffic sets the drive time.

Yes. This page books rides from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in California. San José, Costa Rica, has its own airport, Juan Santamaría (SJO), with its own booking page, so check the code on your ticket.

Yes. We drive to hotels and offices in Santa Clara, the convention center and Levi's Stadium. For game days and concerts, book early and give the full venue address.

Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, homes and tech campuses in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino. Give the building or entrance details for large campuses.

Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered. When a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.

American, Delta, Frontier, United and Volaris use Terminal A; Southwest, Alaska Airlines and ZIPAIR use Terminal B. Every international flight arrives at Terminal A, so give your arrival terminal when you book.

Yes. Give the full street address, any unit number and gate or entrance codes, so your driver can reach the door of your home or vacation rental.

Yes, your pickup is set for your flight's arrival time, late at night or early in the morning. For an early departure, give your flight time so the pickup leaves room for check-in and security.

No. The airport asks travelers to ignore unauthorized ground transportation solicitors inside the terminal. Go to the signposted pickup zone and check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup can be moved.

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, office or home, and give your airline and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security at the right terminal.

A valid passport and either an approved ESTA, for Visa Waiver Program countries, or a US visa. You clear immigration and customs in Terminal A, and you must declare food and farm products.

No. Airport Transportation is a transfer booking site for rides from SJC; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our San Jose airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.