Getting There
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From San Francisco: US-101 South to Great America Parkway exit, or I-280 South to I-880 North to Great America Parkway. From San Jose: US-101 North or I-880 North to Great America Parkway.
Details
From Oakland/East Bay: I-880 South to Great America Parkway. Total from SF is 45-60 minutes without traffic, 75-90+ on game days.
Public Transit
Directions
VTA Light Rail (Green Line) to Great America station is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. From San Jose Diridon: ~30 minutes, $2.50. Caltrain from San Francisco (1 hour) connects to VTA at Mountain View Transit Center.
Details
Game-day service has increased frequency. Total Caltrain + VTA from SF is ~$7 each way.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve Levi's Stadium with designated pickup/dropoff on Tasman Drive east of the stadium. From downtown San Francisco, $45-65 (surge pricing common on game days). From San Jose, $15-22.
Details
From Palo Alto, $18-25. Post-game surge can be significant. Walk to Tasman Drive lots for faster pickup.
Walking
Directions
Hilton Santa Clara is a 10-minute walk. Hyatt Regency is a 12-minute walk.
Details
The immediate area around the stadium is suburban, most pregame activity is in the parking lots, not at walkable restaurants.
Travel
Overview
Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, California, about 45 miles south of San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley. The stadium sits near the intersection of Great America Parkway and Tasman Drive, adjacent to California's Great America theme park. VTA light rail provides direct service to Great America station, and Caltrain connects from San Francisco with a transfer at Mountain View. Driving access comes via US-101 or I-280, but Bay Area traffic is notoriously heavy on game days. The stadium is not in San Francisco. Plan your transportation accordingly.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, NOT San Francisco. Plan 45-90 minutes of travel from SF depending on mode.”
“VTA light rail to Great America station is the most stress-free option, no parking, no traffic.”
“Caltrain + VTA is the best option from San Francisco, about 90 minutes total with transfer at Mountain View.”
“If driving, Great America Parkway gets severely congested. Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff.”
“Post-game: stay in the lots to tailgate and let traffic clear. Great America Parkway is brutal for 30-45 minutes after the game.”
“Bay Area tech workers: many company shuttle routes run near the stadium. Check if your employer offers game-day shuttles.”