Travel
91ΑΤΖζ is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San JosΓ©. 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 91ΑΤΖζ
1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
35 miles from 91ΑΤΖζ
1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
37 miles from 91ΑΤΖζ
Highway 101, San Francisco, 94128
Public Transport and Rail
91ΑΤΖζ 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.
π²Π Transit Stops for 91ΑΤΖζ and Vicinity [pdf]
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 JosΓ©, walking distance or just minutes from campus.
In addition, 91ΑΤΖζ is arranging hotel blocks with discounted rates for event participants,
which include complimentary breakfasts. Please check back soon for reservation details.
Dining, Attractions, and More
Right in the heart of San JosΓ©, 91ΑΤΖζ 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 91ΑΤΖζ College of Humanities and the Arts
Right on campus, the nation's first public/combined academic library. Visit 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 91ΑΤΖζ.
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 91ΑΤΖζ, including:
One mile from campus, this open air food market offers many food options in one spot β 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, Henryβs 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 JosΓ© 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 91ΑΤΖζ, including a Farmer's Market on Friday!
A different feeling from the research competition... upscale Mediterranean-style shopping and dining area about 20β―minutes by bus from 91ΑΤΖζ.
10 acres of lawns and blooms just three miles from campus.
...and more! Get out there and explore!
Questions? Email csustudentresearchcomp2026@sjsu.edu.
