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Directions to SCU

Public Transit

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA): provides bus, light rail and paratransit services
Caltrain: commuter rail from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): provides regional rail service in Bay Area

Driving Directions

If you’re 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’re 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.

Nearby Accommodations:

Best Western Plus Airport Plaza 2118 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

(408) 243-2400

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara 4341 El Camino Real 
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 244-8313
1(800) 780-7234
Biltmore Hotel & Suites 2151 Laurelwood Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8411
(800) 255-9925
Candlewood Suites 481 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 241-9305
1(877) 660-8543