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Getting 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.

Parking

A permit is not required on Saturday, Sunday, or University holidays. Parking Information


Bag check room will be available all day for registered attendees.

Nearby Accommodations

Below are some of the local hotels near the SCU campus.

A few *Preferred Hotel Partners have agreed to reserve a block of rooms for us at a discounted rate (use the link).

 

Signia by Hilton San Jose
170 S Market St, San Jose (3.9 miles from campus)
From $225/night
1-408-998-1900
*Preferred hotel partner

Hilton San Jose
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose (3.9 miles from campus)
From $211/night
1-408-287-2100
*Preferred hotel partner

Doubletree by Hilton San Jose
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose (4.7 miles from campus)
From $125/night
1-408-453-4000
*Preferred hotel partner

Sonesta Simply Suites
481 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (0.4 miles)
Note: This hotel is located across from SCU's main entrance
From $109/night
1-408-241-9305
*Preferred hotel partner
  • if discounted rooms have sold out, email Israel at israel.diaz@sonesta.com to request a room)

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport 
82 Karina Ct, San Jose (4.0 miles from campus)
From $136/night
1-669-342-0007
*Official Santa Clara University Partner

Hyatt House San Jose Airport 
2105 N. 1st Street, San Jose (3.8 miles from campus)
From $170/night
1-669-342-0011
*Official Santa Clara University Partner


Element
1130 Wondo Way, San Jose (1.4 – 2 miles from campus)
From $189/night
1-408-277-0500

San Jose Marriott
301 South Market Street, San Jose (4.1 miles from campus)
From $284/night
1-408-280-1300

Aloft Santa Clara 
510 America Center Court, San Jose (5.7 miles from campus)
From $139/night
1-408-263-3900

AC Hotel San Jose Downtown – Marriott (3.5 miles from campus)
350 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose 
From $256/night
1-408-924-0900

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Campbell
655 Creekside Way, Campbell
From $179/night
1-408-626-9590

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara
2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara (4.8 miles from campus)
From $147/night
1-408-496-6400

Hotel De Anza
233 W Santa Clara Street, San Jose (3.7 miles from campus)
From $202/night
1-800-843-3700

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
355 Santana Row, San Jose (2.8 miles from campus)
$399/night
1-855-596-3396