Access to San Jose Arena

Driving to the Arena

Southbound 280	Exit at Bird Avenue. Turn left onto Bird Avenue and continue as it becomes Autumn Street.
Northbound 280	Exit onto Route 87 (Guadalupe Pkwy) northbound. Exit either at Santa Clara Street or Julian Street.
Southbound Route 87	Exit at Julian Street.
Northbound Route 87	Exit either at Santa Clara Street or Julian Street.
Southbound 101	Exit onto Route 87 (Guadalupe Pkwy) then exit at Julian Street.
Northbound 101	Exit onto Interstate 280 north-bound. Then exit onto Route 87 (Guadalupe Pkwy) northbound. Exit either at Santa Clara Street or Julian Street.
Southbound 680	Southbound 680 becomes Interstate 280 northbound. Then exit onto Route 87 (Guadalupe Pkwy) northbound. Exit either at Santa Clara Street or Julian Street.
Southbound 880	Exit at Coleman Avenue. Turn left onto Coleman Avenue (crossing over the free-way). Proceed on Coleman Avenue to Julian Street or Market Street.
Northbound 17	Exit onto Interstate 280 south-bound and exit at Bird Avenue. Turn left onto Bird Avenue and continue as it becomes Autumn Street.

Regardless of which route you take, once exiting from the free-ways, follow the signs directing you to available parking.

There are approximately 1,700 parking spaces on-site and 8,000 additional spaces within a ten minute walk of the Arena. See map for the location of premium and economy-priced parking facilities.

Public Transportation Options

The Bus The following Transportation Agency bus routes offer convenient service to and from the Arena. Take Route 22 (Eastridge-Palo Alto), Route 64 (San Jose-Almaden Valley via Almaden Expwy), Express Route 180 (Fremont BART-San Jose), Route 68 (Gilroy via Monterey Hwy). Call 408/321 -2300 for more information. All buses offer disabled access.

Light Rail Take light rail to the Santa Clara Street station, where you can walk to the Arena or board the Free Arena Shuttle bus. Extra light rail trains will be added for major Arena events. Call 408/321-2300 for more information.

BART Take Express Bus Route 180 from the Fremont BART station for direct service to and from the Arena. Call 408/321-2300 for more information.

CalTrain Service from any CalTrain station between San Francisco and San Jose (the San Jose Diridon Station) is available before and after all Sharks home games and other events. Call 1-800/660-4287 for exact departure and arrival times.

Free Arena Shuttle

The Transportation Agency operates free shuttle buses before and after San Jose Arena events. Service begins 90 minutes before scheduled events and operates every 15 minutes (more frequently for large events). Call 408/321-2300 for more information. See map for shuttle stop locations.

Arena Disabled Access Features

Parking for persons with disabilities in the A,B,C and D lots nearest the Arena
Paratransit and escort drop-off/pick up locations at both Arena entrances
Ramp access at the Arena Northwest entrance
Wheelchair landings on all Arena levels
Wheelchairs available for transport
Disabled-accessible stalls and counters in rest rooms on all levels
Disabled-accessible concession stands
Ticket Office two way audio speakers
Assistive Listening Devices for the hearing impaired with signage stating availability
Real-time captioning available upon request
American Sign Language interpreter available upon request
Text Telephone (TTY) at designated public telephones
All public telephones equipped with amplifier controls
Audible traffc light signals at W. Santa Clara at Autumn and at Cahill, and Julian at Montgomery
Audio Describer available upon request
Ticket Office Text Telephone (TTY)
Will Call ticket service at Ticket Office locations
Removable arm chair rests at designated seats
Compliance with all ADA seating for all Arena levels and ticket prices
Guest Service assistance upon request

If you require a reasonable accommodation, please call the San Jose Arena Ticket Office at 408/999-5719, 999-5721 (Voice) or 408/977-4700 (TTY). Please call at least two weeks prior to your scheduled event to arrange for your accommodation.

If you have any additional comments or questions, please call the San Jose Arena Authority at 408/977-4780 (Voice) or 408/977-4779 (TTY).

San Jose Arena Authority
P.O. Box 90207
San Jose, CA 95109-3207