Travel Information

Visitors to Santa Clara have several options to get here:

By car:
Santa Clara is centrally located in the bay area of Northern California and is a short commute distance from the cities of San Francisco, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Redwood City and other neighboring communities. Get driving directions here. Details on car rental companies in and around Santa Clara.

By plane:
Continental Airlines offers special discount to the Sammelan attendees. Click Here for the details.

San Jose International Airport
Located two miles north of downtown San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is a completely self-supporting enterprise, owned and operated by the City of San José.
       
- By Private Car to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: ~$60
For quick, direct and hassle free transportation from SJC, hire a car service. The driver will meet and greet outside of the security gate exit and assist with luggage. Please call our Concierge at 925-756-6858 to assist with reservation.

- By Taxi Cabs to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $20-23
This is the most direct and practical form of transportation to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
The cost is approximately $20-23and takes about 15 minutes direct to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. (the drop flag rate starts at $3.50)

- By Public Transport to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $1.75
Take the free shuttle at the San Jose Airport to The Metro stop Light Rail Station. Buy your ticket using the ticket machine, before boarding.( $ 1.75 each way.) Take The Light Rail North toward the direction of Mountain View. You will get off at The Great America Stop, which is directly across the street from The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara and Santa Clara Convention Center. *Approximate time of travel is 45 minutes

San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport is located approximately 13 miles south of San Francisco, near the junction of Highways 101 and 380. Convenient parking is available at San Francisco International Airport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hourly and daily parking is provided in the Domestic and International Garages.

        - By Private Car to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $144
For quick, direct and hassle free transportation from SFO, hire a car service. The driver will meet and greet outside of the security gate exit and assist with luggage. Please call our Concierge at 925-756-6858 to assist with reservation.

- By Taxi Cabs to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $120-165
Taxis are readily available at the airport.

- By Public Transport to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $10-15
At the SFO Terminal, take the BART to the Millbrae CAL Train Station. Take the CAL Train South for approximately 45 minutes and exit off at the Mountain View Station. Take the Light Rail Trolley at the Mountain View Station and head South for 25 minutes. Get off at The Great America Station. The Hyatt Santa Clara is to your left.

- By Shuttle to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $37
Super Shuttle is approximately $37 for The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara guests. Reservations are not necessary for arrivals at SFO, only departures. For arrivals: Upon collecting luggage, proceed to the upper level outer island terminals. Look for the blue Super Shuttle sign and their service representative. (Allow a 2.5 hour travel window because others will be sharing the ride and shuttle may make various other stops along the way. Not a good option if one is in a hurry. ) 1-800-628-3161.

Oakland Airport
Oakland Airport is located 4 miles (6 km) south of downtown Oakland in Alameda County, California. One of three international airports in the San Francisco Bay Area, airlines serving Oakland International provide service to numerous destinations in the United States, as well as Mexico.

        - By Private Car to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $100-150
The Oakland Airport is the furthest airport from The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. For seamless, comfortable and most reliable form of transportation, hire a corporate sedan or limousine. The driver will meet and greet outside of the security gate exit and assist with luggage. Please call our Concierge at 925-756-6858 to assist with reservation.

- By Taxi Cabs to The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Price Range: $100-150
Taxis are readily available at the airport.

By Train:
If you wish to travel by train please see Amtrak for trains to Santa Clara, CA (GAC).

VISAS

Please see the U.S. Government website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html to learn if you need a visa to visit the U.S., locations of U.S. Embassies worldwide, and requirements for visas. Please note that the above information is provided only as a general guide and may contain errors, omissions or be outdated. For your final travel arrangements, please contact your travel agent or visit the website of the respective service provider concerned.

Rental Car Companies

Avis Rental: 1-800-230-4898
San Jose Airport location: 408-993-2224
Nearest location: 2895 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 408-246-7900
NAKA is pleased to offer a special rate for car rentals with Avis. Please click on the link to check for special rates. Get your discounted rental rate from Avis.

Hertz Rental: 1-800-654-3131.
San Jose Airport location: 408-437-5700
Nearest location: 2700 Mission College, Santa Clara (Marriott): 408-986-1436.
Walsh Avenue location: 408-450-6025
Get special rates for car rentals with Hertz when you attend the Sammelan. For discounts please click here.

Enterprise Rental: 1-800-261-7331
San Jose Airport location: 408-452-1100 Nearest location: 4705 Lafayette St., Santa Clara 408-492-0012

National Car Rental: 1-800-468-3334
San Jose Airport location: 408-288-4662

Alamo Rental: 1-800-462-5266
San Jose Airport location: 408-283-4896

Budget Rental Car: 1-800-527-0700
San Jose Airport location: 408-961-0347

Dollar Rental Car: 1-866-776-6667

San Jose Airport: 1-866-434-2226


More about Santa Clara

Located just south of San Francisco in the center of the Santa Clara Valley's high-tech corridor internationally known as "Silicon Valley," this 262,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting, trade, and convention complex has taken its cue from the dynamic business that surrounds it.

Address
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.santaclara.org/