Drop-offs
As with other airports, passengers taking Uber or Lyft to the airport may be dropped off curbside in the area serving your airline.
UberX and Standard Lyft rides are recommended for 1 – 2 travelers. Your driver will take you directly from your home or work to the airport. If you’re traveling with a large group, please consider UberXL or Lyft Plus, which offers a high capacity vehicle with room for several bags.
UberPOOL and Lyft Line are not recommended for airport trips. With this type of van pool like service, the driver may need to stop 2 or 3 times to pick up and drop-off other passengers, which make cause un-expected delays. In addition, the vehicle may run out of luggage space with additional passengers. Avoid taking UberPOOL or Lyft Line to SJC.
Pickups
There are two terminals at SJC. The pickup locations for the two terminals are different. After picking your luggage, request a ride on the app, confirm your terminal, then walk to the designated pickup area.
Terminal A
The pickup area for Terminal A is at the curbside Stop 1, outside Terminal A Garage.
Terminal B
The pickup area for Terminal B is at Stop 8 & 9 on the Ground Transportation Island across from Baggage Claim. It is the same stop as Hotel Shuttles.
Uber Black and Lyft Premier Pick-up
Terminal A – In the second floor of the garage just north of the doors from the central baggage claim elevator lobby
Terminal B – In Hourly-lot 5, south of Terminal B
Ride Options
Please consider your luggage size when requesting a ride. The following options are available at SJC.
| Uber | |
|---|---|
| UberX | Low-cost; ideal for 1 to 2 passengers with luggage |
| UberXL | High capacity vehicle for a larger group with multiple bags |
| UberSELECT | Mid-tier luxury sedan for 1-2 passenger with luggage; a step above UberX |
| UberBLACK | High end luxury sedan driven by a professional driver |
| UberPOOL | Lowest cost option; split cost with other riders; Not recommended if under time constrain |
| Lyft | |
|---|---|
| Standard Lyft | Low-cost; ideal for 1 to 2 passengers with luggage |
| Lyft Plus | High-capacity vehicle for up to 6 passengers. |
| Premier | High end luxury sedan or SUV |
| Lyft Line | Lowest cost option; split cost with other riders; Not recommended if under time constrain |
Fare Estimates for Popular Destinations
Fares to and from SJC vary depending on vehicle options and travel time. Please use Uber Fare Estimator or Lyft app to get a more accurate fare estimate.
| SJC → Downtown San Jose | UberX: $9-12 | Lyft: $8-13 |
| SJC → Stanford University | UberX: $27-35 | Lyft: $27-37 |
| SFO → Downtown San Francisco | UberX: $59-78 | Lyft: $57-68 |
| SFO → Downtown Oakland | UberX: $45-60 | Lyft: $48-60 |
| SFO → Fremont Bart Station | UberX: $25-33 | Lyft: $25-35 |
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Karen Avery
August 12, 2018 12:08 pmYou can’t schedule an Uber or Lyft in advance from Santa Cruz to go to San Jose International so it is worthless if you have an early flight.
Renee Triolo
October 18, 2018 1:25 pmhow can I schedule a pick up at SJC terminal A for somebody else on my account? I keep getting the message that pick up is not available
Rideshare Connection
October 18, 2018 2:20 pmHello Renee,
Perhaps the ride option you selected was not available? Try scheduling the same ride for yourself, then inform the driver by text messages that someone else will be taking the ride.