How to get fromAmes Research Center to San Jose Airport (SJC)by bus, train, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus, train, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Line 51 bus, Caltrain, line 60 bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Akron & McCord to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 51
2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to SJC Airport Terminal Abus 60
1h 13m
$10–14
Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames Research Center to San Jose Airport (SJC)car 10.5 mi
13 min
$2–3
Tram, line 60 bus via Old Ironsides Station
1. Take the tram from Bayshore Nasa Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Old Ironsides Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Metro Station to SJC Airport Terminal Abus 60
1h 49m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ames Research Center to San Jose Airport (SJC)taxi 10.5 mi
13 min
$40–50
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Ames Research Center to San Jose-SJCrideshare 10.5 mi
13 min
Line 21 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Easy to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to SJC Airport Terminal Abus 60
1h 37m
$6–8
Tram, line 60 bus
1. Take the tram from Bayshore Nasa Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Abus 60
2h 2m
$6

Ames Research Center to San Jose Airport (SJC) by foot, bus, and train

140Weekly Services

1h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ames Research Center to San Jose Airport (SJC).

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Ames Research Center, CA, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ames Research Center to SJC Airport Terminal A via Middlefield & Easy and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 1h 37m.

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California's Great America(Opens in a new window)

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Demon (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

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Flight Deck (California's Great America)(Opens in a new window)

Flight Deck (formerly Top Gun and briefly as Soaring Chiefs) is an inverted roller coaster located at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard and designed by Werner Stengel, the roller coaster made its debut on March 20, 1993, as Top Gun. The roller coaster was built as Paramount, who had purchased the Great America theme park in 1992 along with several other parks, sought to expand its entertainment opportunities and promote its films. After Paramount sold off its Great America park to Cedar Fair (now Six Flags), the roller coaster was rebranded as Flight Deck.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo(Opens in a new window)

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