Travel

sammy spartan in airplane takeoff poseºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San José. 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

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Our most convenient airport, 4.7 miles from ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø
1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110 


35 miles from ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø
1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621


37 miles from ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø
Highway 101, San Francisco, 94128


Public Transport and Rail


sammy spartan gets pushed on a skateboardºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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.
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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 José within walking distance or just minutes from campus.

Participant Lodging

ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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 José, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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.

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Museums and Arts
  • Public Art as Resistance in San Jose
    Self-guided tour in the immediate area created by the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø College of Humanities and the Arts


  • Right on campus, the nation's first public/combined academic library. ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.


  • 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, 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, Henry’s 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 José 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, including a Farmer's Market on Friday!


  • A different feeling from the research competition... upscale Mediterranean-style shopping and dining area about 20 minutes by bus from ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.


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

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

Questions? Email csustudentresearchcomp2026@sjsu.edu.