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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Guide (SJC)

Airport info
Code: SJC
Address:
1732 North First Street 600, San Jose, California 95112, United States
Location:

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located 5km (3 miles) northwest of San Jose.

Number of terminals: 2
Telephone:
(408) 392 3600.
Timezone: GMT -8:00
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The first two phases of the US$55 million new taxiway project have been completed, with the third phase due for competition in mid-2012 and the fourth phase expected to be finished in 2014.

Information: 

Information desks are located in the arrivals area of Terminals A and B. Courtesy telephones for assistance are situated throughout the terminals.

Email address: 
info@sjc.org
Website: 
www.sjc.org
Transfer between terminals: 

A free shuttle bus service runs between Terminals A and B and all car parks.

Driving directions: 

From San Jose head north on CA-87/Guadalupe Parkway and turn left onto Airport Boulevard.

From San Francisco, take Interstate 80 westwards until it becomes US Route 101 South; turn right at the ‘CA-87/Guadalupe Parkway’ exit, then right again onto Airport Parkway.

From Santa Cruz, start on CA-17 North, which becomes Interstate 880 North, take the ‘US Route 101 North’ exit towards San Francisco, merge onto US Route 101 North, take the ‘Brokaw Road’ exit on the right towards First Street, and turn left onto Brokaw Road, which becomes Airport Parkway.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: The VTA Airport Flyer shuttle bus (tel: (408) 321 2300; www.vta.org) runs a continuous loop between Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Santa Clara Caltrain station and the San Jose Metro/Airport LRT station. From here, there are excellent BART (tel: (510) 441 2278; www.bart.gov), Caltrain (tel: 1 800 660 4287; www.caltrain.com) and Amtrak (tel: (408) 287 7462; www.amtrak.com) light rail and metro train routes to destinations across the Bay Area.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Scheduled bus services include buses to Santa Clara County provided by Valley Transportation Authority (tel: (408) 321 2300; www.vta.org), and to Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Shuttle: Shuttles depart from the Ground Transportation Center opposite the Terminal B baggage reclaim area and the lower level of the car park at Terminal A. A number of operators offer door-to-door services. Contact details for each of these companies are available on the airport’s website.

Taxi: A number of companies offer taxis on demand. Taxis can also be pre-arranged. The airport's website has a comprehensive list of companies serving the airport. Fares to central San Jose average at US$15-18.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs and bureaux de change are located in the terminals.

Communication: 

Postal facilities and internet stations are all available at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the terminals.

Food: 

There are numerous cafés, bars, fast-food outlets, snack bars and restaurants at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. These can be found in both terminals, including a German microbrewery/bar, a Japanese restaurant and a Mexican diner.

Shopping: 

There are a number of shops at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, including gift shops, newsagents and duty free.

Luggage: 

A lost property office (tel: (408) 392 3559) is situated near Terminal A baggage claim.

Other: 

Other facilities at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport include baby-change facilities, DVD player and DVD rental, AED units (defibrillators) and a children's entertainment area. There are bicycle racks next to the Terminal A short-term car park.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Free wireless internet access is available throughout Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The Doubletree Hotel San Jose (tel: (408) 453 4000; doubletree.hilton.com) adjacent to the airport has extensive conference facilities, including ballrooms, conference venues and meeting rooms, accommodating up to 1,200 delegates, audiovisual equipment hire and a business centre.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities for disabled travellers include lifts, disabled toilets and TTY telephones. Wheelchair assistance can be provided by Skycaps. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Disabled parking is available in Hourly Lot 2 (Terminal A) and Hourly Lot 3 (Terminal B) car parks.

Car parking: 

Short-term parking is available directly opposite both terminals. There is one economy long-term car park near Terminal A, while two other long-term options can be found a short distance from Terminal B. Free courtesy shuttles operate a continuous loop of the two terminals to pick up passengers in various marked areas throughout the long-term car parks. Off-airport long-term parking is available from a number of companies. For current parking availability call: (408) 441 5570.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport include: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. The Rental Car Centre is immediately opposite Terminal B, a shuttle bus runs from Terminal A.

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, but the Doubletree Hotel San Jose is located next to the airport. There are numerous other hotels located nearby; many of which provide a shuttle service to/from the airport. Hotel information is available in the arrivals areas of both terminals.

Clarion San Jose Airport

Clarion San Jose Airport is located close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and provides a free airport shuttle service and parking and has its own fitness area, putting green and business centre.

Telephone: 1 888 453 5340.
Website:
www.clarionsj.com
Days Inn San Jose Airport

Days Inn San Jose Airport is located less than 3km (2 miles) from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and offers a business centre and high-speed internet.

Telephone: (408) 437 9100.
Website:
www.daysinn.com
Doubletree Hotel San Jose

Adjacent to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, the Doubletree Hotel San Jose provides high-speed internet access, business and fitness centres, as well as a swimming pool. Extensive meeting and conference facilities are available.

Telephone: (408) 453 4000.
Website:
doubletree.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express San Jose International

Holiday Inn Express San Jose International is located close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and provides a shuttle service to/from the airport. Facilities include an outdoor pool and a health centre.

Telephone: (408) 467 1789.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com

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