San Francisco 49ers road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ San Francisco 49ers tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Levi's Stadium
Nearest major airport is San Jose (SJC) — about 5 mi / 10 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the San Francisco 49ers play?
The San Francisco 49ers play home games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
What airport do you fly into for a San Francisco 49ers game?
San Jose (SJC) is the closest major airport, about 5 miles (8 km) from Levi's Stadium — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Levi's Stadium?
Game-day parking starts around $70 USD. VTA light rail's Green Line stops at Great America Station, about a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
How do you get to Levi's Stadium without a car?
VTA light rail (Orange Line) drops off/picks up at Great America Station on the north side of the stadium.
How much is a beer at Levi's Stadium?
A standard beer (16 oz) is about $14.00 USD at regular stands, 2025. A regular hot dog is about $6.50 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Levi's Stadium fan guide
Best seats
Lower sidelines (100s) — the east side bakes in afternoon sun (get the west/shaded side for day games). Upper 400s cheap. Sit shaded and lower. Open bowl in South Bay heat.
Parking
Big lots around the stadium in Santa Clara; tailgating happens. VTA light rail serves it. It's ~45 min south of SF. ($40–60)
Getting there
VTA light rail to the Great America station, right by the stadium; or drive (it's in Santa Clara, not SF).
Bar scene
Suburban Santa Clara — the lots (tailgate) + a few nearby spots (Santana Row is a short drive); not a walkable district.
Pre-game bars
- Lot tailgates — 49ers pre-game.
- Santana Row (San Jose) — Upscale bars/restaurants, short drive.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$13–17
- Garlic fries$12
- Sourdough bowl$13
Insider tips
- Sit on the shaded (west) side for day games
- It's in Santa Clara — not SF
📺 Where to watch the 49ers
National (US): CBS · FOX · NBC / Peacock · ESPN / ABC · Amazon Prime Video · Netflix · NFL Network. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Santa Clara
Hilly, walkable and food-obsessed.
- Ferry Building Marketplace — Artisan food hall on the water.
- SFMOMA — Seven floors of modern art.
- Lands End Trail — Coastal path with Golden Gate views.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Santa Clara: San Francisco Giants
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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