Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in California to downtown San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from San José Mineta International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our San Jose airport transportation takes you from SJC to hotels and homes in downtown San Jose, to Santa Clara and Levi's Stadium, and to Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino and Palo Alto across Silicon Valley.
San Jose airport transfers start at the pre-arranged pickup zone outside baggage claim, at Hourly Lot 2 for Terminal A or Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B, where your driver meets you. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price is fixed per vehicle and agreed before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a team or family with luggage.
Each transfer goes door to door to your hotel, office campus, home or vacation rental in San Jose and Silicon Valley. Heading on to San Francisco, Santa Cruz or Monterey? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Our San Jose airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared ride that stops at other hotels along the way. It suits families, sports fans heading to Levi's Stadium or the SAP Center, and business teams traveling together with luggage or equipment.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has two terminals, A and B, in a line along Terminal Drive. American, Delta, Frontier, United and Volaris use Terminal A; Southwest, Alaska Airlines and ZIPAIR use Terminal B. Domestic passengers walk straight to baggage claim on the lower level of their terminal.
Every international flight arrives at Terminal A, whichever terminal it departs from. You pass US immigration on the lower level of the international arrivals area, collect your bags and clear customs before you exit, then follow the ground transportation signs to your pickup stop.
San Jose is on Pacific Time, UTC-8, and UTC-7 from March to early November.
ESTA or visa. Visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA before boarding; everyone else needs a valid US visa. Declare food, plants and other farm products to US Customs on arrival.
San Jose, California. This page is for San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in California, not Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica, so check the code on your ticket.
Numbered pickup stops. SJC gives every kind of ride its own signposted stop, and pre-arranged cars cannot wait at the taxi or rideshare curbs. International arrivals use Terminal A, so give your arrival terminal when you book.
Ride offers in the terminal. The airport asks travelers to ignore unauthorized ground transportation solicitors inside the terminal; go straight to the pickup zone for your booking.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for San José Mineta International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At SJC
Pre-arranged pickup zone
Pre-booked cars wait outside baggage claim: at Terminal A on the first floor of Hourly Lot 2 (the Terminal A garage), and at Terminal B at Hourly Lot 5. Follow the ground transportation signs.
At SJC
International arrivals at Terminal A
All international flights arrive at Terminal A, where pre-arranged vehicles pick up at stop 3, on the southeast side of Hourly Lot 2.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
SJC Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel SJC
From where you're staying back to San José Mineta International Airport.
Round trip
SJC Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to San José Mineta International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
ESTA or visa
Visa Waiver Program travelers need an approved ESTA before they fly; everyone else needs a valid US visa.
Check your terminal
Domestic flights arrive at Terminal A or B by airline, but every international flight arrives at Terminal A.
Declare food items
Declare fruit, meat, plants and other farm products to US Customs, or bin them before the exit.
Ignore solicitors
Unauthorized drivers sometimes offer rides inside the terminal; go straight to the signposted pickup zone for your booking.
Pacific Time
San Jose is on Pacific Time, UTC-8, and UTC-7 from March to early November.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the pre-arranged pickup zone outside baggage claim: the first floor of Hourly Lot 2 (Terminal A garage) for Terminal A, or Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B. International arrivals are met at Terminal A, stop 3, on the southeast side of Hourly Lot 2.
SJC is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown San Jose, a short drive outside rush hour. Santa Clara is next door, and Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto lie farther northwest along US 101, where commute traffic sets the drive time.
Yes. This page books rides from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in California. San José, Costa Rica, has its own airport, Juan Santamaría (SJO), with its own booking page, so check the code on your ticket.
Yes. We drive to hotels and offices in Santa Clara, the convention center and Levi's Stadium. For game days and concerts, book early and give the full venue address.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, homes and tech campuses in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino. Give the building or entrance details for large campuses.
Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered. When a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
American, Delta, Frontier, United and Volaris use Terminal A; Southwest, Alaska Airlines and ZIPAIR use Terminal B. Every international flight arrives at Terminal A, so give your arrival terminal when you book.
Yes. Give the full street address, any unit number and gate or entrance codes, so your driver can reach the door of your home or vacation rental.
Yes, your pickup is set for your flight's arrival time, late at night or early in the morning. For an early departure, give your flight time so the pickup leaves room for check-in and security.
No. The airport asks travelers to ignore unauthorized ground transportation solicitors inside the terminal. Go to the signposted pickup zone and check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, office or home, and give your airline and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security at the right terminal.
A valid passport and either an approved ESTA, for Visa Waiver Program countries, or a US visa. You clear immigration and customs in Terminal A, and you must declare food and farm products.
No. Airport Transportation is a transfer booking site for rides from SJC; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our San Jose airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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