Parking is always available, and just 3-stops to downtown SJ convention center (also the main transfer spot).
$4 roundtrip is excellent, versus navigating downtown and fighting for parking on busy event days.
The area itself is safe and you'll always see a handful of other cars in a well-lit large lot.
I've seen patrol trucks once in a while which is reassuring.
Bus waiting area feels sparse, but it's not on a busy street curb so that's a bonus.
Escalator isn't always working.
The light rail itself is generally on time with the schedule online.
And yes, they DO actually check tickets! A large patrol crew travels between stops at sporadic hours and days--be a good citizen, and don't gamble... I think the ticket cost is really high? And Curtner to Tamien (the next stop heading north) is a longer length--perfect for checking tickets. read more