Perfect for going to the Sharks games from Campbell. $2.50 one-way per person. Less than 15…read moreminute ride. Jump onboard.

This station is close to some fast food like Carl's Jr. and the new 49ers stadium. Also in…read moreproximity to the Guadalupe River Walk Trail. It has rain shelter as well for the unforeseen weather. The east and west bound platforms are collocated.

Used this park and ride for a 49ers game and it was awesome. Parking was only $3 for the whole day,…read moreway cheaper than stadium parking. The Alder VTA station is right across the street and it is just 3 stops to Levi's. After the game I did not have to deal with traffic at all, just hopped on the train back. It was packed, but only about a 15 minute ride so no big deal. Only heads up: there are not signs on how to pay. You have to go to vta.org, choose Milpitas Transit Center, and then select Daily Parking. You also have to make an account to pay. There is no worker around, so I am not even sure if they check, but for $3 it is not worth risking a ticket. For the price and convenience, this is hands down the best way to get to Levi's.

The Park and Ride was the BEST decision made for going to a 49er game. Any time I go, that's what…read moreI'll do. Granted, the train ride after the game feels like doing sardine cosplay. It's not a long ride though.

Convenient, free shuttle that runs in a loop around Mountain View and stops close to just about…read moreanywhere you might want to go. You can take it clockwise (gray route) or counterclockwise (red route). The shuttle is clean and spacious and has free wifi; when I rode it on a Saturday, it was pretty empty. Its weekday hours were also recently expanded to 7am to 7pm, making it a viable work commute option. You can even track it live via a website or phone app (I haven't tried the app), which makes catching the shuttle a breeze. I did notice both times I rode the shuttle that there was an incident of someone shouting at the driver to stop because they needed to get off, but it was hard to tell whether the driver had missed their stop request or they had tried to get off somewhere that wasn't a stop.

A nice sweet bus for everyone to ride. Of course when the pandemic hit on March 2020 it was all…read moreempty but we are not here to talk about that. I want to talk about how cool this bus is. I am not from Mountain View but this cute little shuttle does great magic for people who are native to the area. People of all ages ride this. There was one time where it can be full of young people who want to save gas on getting around their city of residence. Other times it's a mix of people from age 4 to 85 that want to go to the doctors, San Antonio Shopping Center or a random Starbucks. On Saturdays it can go near Shoreline so if you are biking near the VTA bus yard this bus can be your resting area thanks to their bike racks. I live in a low-income area of San Jose and are really jealous that nothing like this exists near where I live. I wish it did so I could save money on gas. Note: We are still in a pandemic so please wear a mask. Staff here wear masks and seating is limited so continue to social distance.

Came here a few times for my inlaws' senior passes. Security guards and support personnel were very…read morefriendly, professional, and knowledgeable with what they do.

A Call for Genuine Transportation Solutions…read more It's astonishing to witness the blatant disregard for implementing an efficient route to & from south county. These areas remain starkly neglected, despite persistent appeals for more expedient transportation options. The proposed system, which serves a few bus stops -- 1 in Gilroy, 1 in Morgan Hill, & potentially another in South San Jose--would connect a lot quicker to Diridon Station, but the current system, with several bus stops along Monterey Rd without ever going in the freeway, fails to quickly connect to Diridon Station for Caltrain. This oversight particularly affects those living just south of the Caltrain service cutoff during off-peak hours. Moreover, the notion of a separate route connecting to the North San Jose/Berryessa BART Station remains a distant dream. The insistence that the Rapid 568 is sufficient simply because it bears the label "rapid" is both misleading & disheartening. Residents of Morgan Hill & Gilroy have expressed that these services are far too slow, which takes over 2 times or even 3 or 4 times as long as a car ride. The reality is stark: driving from Morgan Hill to Diridon Station takes around 25 minutes, while the so-called "Rapid 568" drags on for over 50 minutes. One could just as easily rename it the "Less Slow 568." The route's failure to utilize the freeway for faster transit is baffling. The bus company even sometimes has the buses to say "Spare The Air", & to encourage people to take the bus instead of driving, which comes at the expense of their sleep time if they choose to use it for work purposes, all by which they won't if they have the ability & means to get a car. And despite the bus company encouraging people to take public transportation, most of those working in the corporate or headquarters level of the VTA bus company drive to & from work & don't do their part, highlighting a major hypocrisy among them! Is it too much to ask for a direct bus route that connects Gilroy to Diridon Station with minimal stops near the freeway? The alternatives are hardly feasible. For those considering rideshare options like Lyft or Uber, the financial burden is staggering--always over $30 or even often over $40 for a one-way trip, not to mention the expectation of tipping the driver. This scenario is not sustainable for daily commutes, especially for those in Morgan Hill or Gilroy who lack access to a car. A former VTA employee I spoke with expressed dismay at the apparent apathy within route management. He remarked that many of the staff seem to go to work just for a paycheck, a troubling indictment of a system that should prioritize the needs of its community. Imagine the transformation that could occur if these decision-makers were to relocate to Morgan Hill or Gilroy & rely on public transportation for their daily commutes. Their perspective would undoubtedly shift, catalyzing much-needed improvements in service. Unfortunately, the prevailing reality is that public transportation is not serving the people effectively. While there may be lofty goals to encourage a shift away from personal vehicles, such aspirations falter when faced with the prospect of sacrificing over 1 hour of commuting time for a 1 way trip, which means well over 2 hours in total daily commute when going to work only to much of San Jose & especially Santa Clara, especially if it means sacrificing almost half of normal sleep time just to take public transportation. This isn't merely conjecture; it's a palpable truth that drives individuals back to their cars, seeking convenience over inconvenience. The cycle is self-perpetuating. As more individuals opt for personal vehicles due to the inefficiencies of public transport, the ridership declines, leading to dwindling revenue for the very services that should be thriving. When I finally buy my own car, I won't miss public transportation in the slightest. I will relish the freedom it provides, & I can only predict that my experience will mirror that of countless others who find themselves in the same position. Ultimately, the message is clear: you reap what you sow. If public transportation continues on this path of neglect & inefficiency, it risks becoming obsolete. Change won't come from mere wishful thinking; it must be driven by the voices of those who demand better. Only through active engagement & persistent requests & having the city or county to put more serious people who won't be spending tax money unwisely but rather wisely to put more efficient route to work can we hope to create a transportation system that truly serves its community.

Update - I started taking the Light Rail 902 to work (downtown SJ) 3 years ago. It's incredibly…read moreconvenient however the last year or so I feel like the comfort and safety of the riders has gone down. The security is no longer as present as it was a few years ago which has led to the following: 1. Dogs on the train. Why??? 2. Homeless on the train who are combative, smell of urine and bring all of their belongings on board leaving no where for other riders to sit. 3. Riders blasting their music (hardcore vulgar language) and no ear phones 4. Smoking on the platforms 5. Broken display screens at the downtown Campbell platform. 6. When trains are being held up there is no longer communication or explanation from the conductor to the riders. 7. The list goes on ... I will continue to ride as it just makes sense financially and is so convenient but I wish that security was more present so that riders aren't assaulted by the odder, music and dogs who have no business on the Light Rail. Pros: 1. On time 2. Cost effective 3. Incredibly convenient 4. Decent WiFi connection

Good operators and friendly staff . We use them all the time ! Stop by and see for yourself .read more

The first rule of naming transit stations is that the name should be simple. That means no slashes…read more Choose the name that's the most important or that is most different from other local station names. This station has a triply unfortunate name because (a) it has that slash, (b) "Metro" is an awful name for a metro station, because it sounds like the kind of station rather than the station itself, and (c) one would assume that it's possible to access the airport directly from a station with "Airport" in its name, but one would be incorrect, because in order to reach the airport, one has to take a VTA bus (line 60) from here. Wow, so that name is awful. How about the station itself? It's OK. Like most VTA stations, it feels too small and like it's in the middle of nowhere. Again, a station with the words "Metro" and "Airport" in its name feels like it should be right in the middle of all the urban action, but this station manages to make the surrounding area feel like an industrial wasteland even though most of San José (including its pathetic downtown) is decidedly suburban. I told Dan and Jorge that there would be parking near this station, but they assured me there wouldn't be. Lo and behold, when we came back here and had to get a ride because we hadn't parked, I spied three parking spots on one street within a block of the station. The bigger question is why I continue to allow a resident of Santa Clara and San José, respectively, to tell me, a resident of San Francisco, how difficult parking in a given area is. Jorge has never lived in San Francisco, but Dan has; he should know better. Difficult means there's absolutely no street parking within a mile, maybe a mile-and-a-half. I'm sure I would have been able to find a legal parking spot before we went to the concert.

This is the 6th time I have used the bus to get to and from the airport…read more It comes frequently, is clean, free. Mornings - I like. Driver always seems to be in good mood. This morning was no exception. Really nice, friendly individual. Evenings - I am less a fan of. The drivers seem short, unfriendly. Once the bus left without me - even with me standing right in front of door. So I will avoid nights going forward.... But mornings are excellent =)

What now some VTA buses have their own Yelp pages? Back in my high school and De Anza days the 25…read moreline was the best line to see my friends or take a connecting bus. Now this line has gone down in quality for awhile. From what I remember sooner I had to wait longer for a bus to arrive. The last time I took it was in 2018 after a Yelp event and it was cool to see the bus faster near the 5 roads neighborhood (Senter, Story, White, King and Tully roads). The bus drivers on this route are really outgoing and will talk with you. They are experienced too. If you live in Willow Glen this bus does a good job of connecting you with the rest if San Jose. Warning: be aware of your surroundings because some parts of the line are tough to ride through as well as wait for a bus at.

I'm a huge fan of the VTA Bus system here in San Jose. Compared to the CCTA in Walnut Creek, and…read moreMuni in SF these buses are aces. Regularly on time the 25 is one of the better bus routes in the area. It hits Deanza, three light rail stations and a Caltrain station and goes right past the heart of Willow Glen. Whats not to love? The VTA buses are usually clean, well kept (especially compared to Muni) and the drivers are fairly friendly. I love the 25 because it gets me almost anywhere I need to go and it does so on time with a minimum of fuss. That's awesome. Yay Bus 25!

Ok so on a recent trip to San Jose with my mother and brother-to go see my beloved San Jose…read moreSharks,I was trying to figure out a more efficient way to way of getting to the stadium-for both cost efficiency and traffic chaos-I really dislike the traffic after an event be it a sporting event or a concert and with the love the San Jose Sharks have been getting lately,I knew traffic would be bad both pre and post game. So looking into the cost of parking near the stadium-i I was looking at upwards of $40 to park across the street from the SAP Center-that's outrageous to me-so I knew there had to be a better way. So what I decided to do was look into the Light Rail system in the area and I realized I could park at the Bascom Rail Station-which is part of the VTA system in the area. Once parked I could catch the light rail and go 2 or 3 stops,maybe 10 minutes and it would drop me off right in front of the SAP Center and I could just walk into the stadium. Here is the good stuff-parking at the light rail station was free and the fare for the train was like $2.50. After the event-it was so easy to just walk back to the station-catch a train back to Bascom and jump in my car and off I was back to Sacramento-easy peasy. The station felt very safe-especially on a game night,lots of people at the train station-so no issues there. In closing-I would definitely highly recommend this method of getting to and from events at the SAP Center-it's cheaper-it's less hectic and it's super efficient-Be Safe Out There. PS-This method works for events at Levi Stadium as well-VTA Light Rail for the win.....

I used to come to this light rail station at time during my undergrad years but now it's gotten a…read morelot crowded especially when there is one car trains. Now as a grad student I no longer come here because I don't like crowded tram stations. Even with a pandemic, it didn't seem to stop the crowds. This station is very convenient for those who live in the Bascom and far Campbell area. For those who are going to Levi's stadium this station has plenty of parking nearby. They have their own lot as well as street parking. There is easy access to Valley Medical and the 61 bus. Whole foods is just down the street as well as the Campbell Creek trail nearby. Took a star off due to the unevenness I feel here but for the sports fan, this station really helps. Drawback: it can be a bit tough here because of the proximity to the hospital. There could be transients walking around here.

I used to pass by this station a lot before work. This tram station is a direct connection to all…read moreCisco Campuses. If you are here in the morning or late evening, you can see a lot of people boarding the tram here. Although this tram station is very old, it's a very interesting how the set up is. There is a really weird art installation full of weird photos that actually move. It's so funny. Sometimes I would get off here to take a look around and ponder upon the moving pictures. Sometimes you get people's faces on the screens, other times you see scissors, power cords and electric wires that are reflective of the trams that stop by. Benches are very clean and strangely enough very sanitary. During the overnight hours you will see no shortage of cleaner dudes in this area.

This station is great commute stop for Cisco employees. It has all the basic amenities a light rail…read morestation should have, like bench seating, rail shelter and a collocated platform for both directions of travel. It's also kept very clean.

I used Genesis Transportation for my daughters wedding two weeks ago. From reservation to wedding…read moreday, the communication was FLAWLESS and the customer service was EXCEPTIONAL. Mike was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was prompt in responding to any questions I had, payment was easy and no hidden fees. He was soooo understanding when I asked to push our pick up time a little later before going to the venue and was right on time when the night was over. I rented his 14 person sprinter van and it was perfect! Clean, well stocked with waters and comfortable for our ride between the hotel and the wedding venue. His rates were also extremely reasonable. I would absolutely consider using Genesis again in the future. Thanks Mike!!

We've used Genesis Transportation with Mike twice now, and both times have been fantastic! For my…read moredad's 75th birthday, Mike took us to a concert in San Francisco. He was professional, on time, and kind, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The sprinter van was spacious and comfortable, with a TV, great sound system, and complimentary drinks. The second trip was just as wonderful. Mike drove us around for a full day of multiple stops in San Jose, always quick to respond whenever we needed a pick-up. He was understanding and accommodating, making sure everything went smoothly. Mike is very kind, courteous, personable, and professional. The prices are fair, and the experience has always been warm and seamless. Highly recommend Genesis Transportation and Mike for any outing!