PayPal Park
San Jose · Home of ⚽ San Jose Earthquakes
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at PayPal Park?
- PayPal Park in San Jose is home to the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS).
- What is the closest airport to PayPal Park?
- San Jose (SJC) is the closest major airport, about 1 miles (2 km) from PayPal Park — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at PayPal Park?
- Game-day parking starts around $30–55 USD. On-site structures PS1 ($55), PS2 ($36), PS4 ($30) and the Ford Tailgate Lot ($30, the only place tailgating is allowed); cards, mobile or prepaid passes only.
- How do you get to PayPal Park without a car?
- VTA Route 60 drops at the Coleman Ave entrance; Caltrain to Santa Clara station, then walk east through the pedestrian tunnel. LuxBus shuttles run from St. Johns & Market near San Pedro Square starting 2 hours before kickoff.
✈️🚗 Getting to PayPal Park
Nearest major airport: San Jose (SJC) — about 1 mi / 10 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
On-site structures PS1 ($55), PS2 ($36), PS4 ($30) and the Ford Tailgate Lot ($30, the only place tailgating is allowed); cards, mobile or prepaid passes only. Approach from Highway 101 via De La Cruz Blvd, and back into your stall for faster exits. ($30–55 (pre-paid via Tixr) USD)
Getting there
VTA Route 60 drops at the Coleman Ave entrance; Caltrain to Santa Clara station, then walk east through the pedestrian tunnel. LuxBus shuttles run from St. Johns & Market near San Pedro Square starting 2 hours before kickoff.
Bar scene
Tailgating in the Ford Tailgate Lot is the main pregame scene; downtown San Jose bars via the LuxBus shuttle.
Insider tips
- Lots open 3 hours before kickoff
- Max vehicle height 7 feet
- No cash for parking
🧳 Visiting PayPal Park as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: San Jose (SJC) (SJC). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 17 Nashville SC at San Jose Earthquakes MLS
- Wed, Oct 28 Colorado Rapids at San Jose Earthquakes MLS
- Sat, Oct 31 Real Salt Lake at San Jose Earthquakes MLS
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