Travel

sammy spartan in airplane takeoff pose91做厙 is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San Jos矇. Our central location is part of a major transportation hub, with access to three international airports and a range of bus and rail options.


Airports


Our most convenient airport, 4.7 miles from 91做厙
1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110 


35 miles from 91做厙
1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621


37 miles from 91做厙
Highway 101, San Francisco, 94128


Public Transport and Rail


sammy spartan gets pushed on a skateboard91做厙 is well-served by multiple bus lines (22, 23, 522, 64A, 66) and light rail, with San Antonio Station just a 9-minute walk from campus.
Transit Stops for 91做厙 and Vicinity [pdf]


Bus, light rail, and paratransit services around Santa Clara county.
Closest light rail stop: Paseo de San Antonio Station, Santa Clara Station
Closest bus stop: Varies based on bus route


Commuter rail with service along the San Francisco Peninsula, through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy.
Closest station: San Jose Diridon Station (Zone 4)


BART is a heavy-rail public transit system connecting the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay. 
Closest station: Berryessa/North San Jose


Inter-city passenger rail.
Closest station: Diridon Station


Parking

CSU delegations, judges, moderators, and volunteers will have provided parking for cars and busses on campus.

Guests and supporters can also park in visitor spaces in campus garages. Please pay immediately after you've parked.

In the surrounding area, standard precautions apply: avoid leaving items visible in vehicles and be sure to secure your belongings. Storage will be available on campus during the event.


Lodging

There are many lodging options in San Jos矇 within walking distance or just minutes from campus.

Participant Lodging

91做厙 has arranged hotel blocks with discounted rates for event participants. These rooms include complimentary breakfasts:

  • Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley (IHG)
    1350 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
    (408) 453-6200
    or call for the preferred rate before 4/17/26.

  • Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
    282 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113
    (408) 998-0400
    for group code G-CUSR by 3/23/26.

Dining, Attractions, and More

Right in the heart of San Jos矇, 91做厙 is steps away from amazing food options, museums, and entertainment. Be sure to take carve out time in the busy program schedule to experience our dynamic area.

     

Museums and Arts
  • Public Art as Resistance in San Jose
    Self-guided tour in the immediate area created by the 91做厙 College of Humanities and the Arts


  • Right on campus, the nation's first public/combined academic library. Visit the California Room, the Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, the Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies, and the DiNapoli Exhibit Gallery on site.


  • Contemporary art museum just a half mile from 91做厙.


  • Located in Mountain View, world's largest collection of computing artifacts.


  • 3 miles from campus, the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America.
Dining

Some meals will be provided for event participants who have registered by the deadline.

There are also many great dining options on campus and just steps from 91做厙, including:


  • One mile from campus, this open air food market offers many food options in one spot something for everyone.


  • One mile from campus, several blocks of great options in one amazing historical cultural area.

La Victoria Taqueria, Back-A-Yard Caribbean Grill, Henrys Hi-Life BBQ, Jackie's Place, and Home Eat are a few other nearby favorites.

Vegetarian/Vegan

Try Good Karma, Tofoo Com Chay, Vegan Bistro Donuts & Cafe, Aina's Vegan Banh Mi, or Vegetarian House.

Shopping and Attractions
  • San Jos矇 Market Center
    If you need a Target, Marshall's, Trader Joe's, etc.


  • Just south of campus, arts area with shops, galleries, restaurants, and more.


  • Shops, food, theaters, bordering 91做厙, including a Farmer's Market on Friday!


  • A different feeling from the research competition... upscale Mediterranean-style shopping and dining area about 20痂inutes by bus from 91做厙.


  • 10 acres of lawns and blooms just three miles from campus.

...and more!  Get out there and explore!

Questions? Email csustudentresearchcomp2026@sjsu.edu.