This document contains instructions for getting to the SCU campus via public transportation, from San Francisco International Airport, San Jose International Airport and by car from north, south and east.
If you are looking for campus tour information and possible accommodations, please go to visiting SCU.
For directions from your doorstep to SCU, Google Maps offers excellent mapping services including very specific directions from anywhere in North America. (Use the address "500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95053" for general directions to SCU.)
If you are coming from U.S. Highway 101
- Take the De La Cruz Boulevard/Santa Clara exit.
- Follow De La Cruz Boulevard towards El Camino Real (stay in the right lane).
- When De La Cruz Boulevard splits, follow the right split over the overpass.
- Turn right on Lafayette Street staying in the right turn lane.
- Turn right at El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the right-hand side of the road.
If you are coming from Interstate 880
- Take The Alameda exit.
- Travel north on The Alameda.
- The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the left-hand side of the road.
If you are coming from Interstate 280
- Take Interstate 880 north toward Oakland.
- Exit at The Alameda.
- Turn left on The Alameda.
- The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the left-hand side of the road
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
BART - This station is located in the International Terminal at SFO. It's a short walk to United Airlines in Terminal 3, but all domestic terminals (1, 2 & 3) are one to three minutes away on AirTrain.
Take BART to Millbrae and transfer to a southbound Caltrain. Take the train to the Santa Clara Station, the main entrance is across the street from the Santa Clara Caltrain station.
From San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The San Jose Airport is less then 4 miles from the University. There are a variety of options available to get you from the airport to campus.
- Bus Take the #10 bus Metro/Airport Santa Clara CTRN.
Direction: 10 WB Santa Clara Transit Center Via AirportService
The following are all available at the airport and can be scheduled online before you arrive or at the time of your arrival.
