How to get from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach by bus and light rail?

From San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach by bus and light rail

To get from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Karina Station station to San Fernando Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Water & Ocean station to Capitola Rd & 41st Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and light rail schedule from San Jose Airport SJC may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Capitola Beach on the Moovit app.

161min$9.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GREEN LINE
Bus - 1717
Bus - 22
Walk to Capitola Beach
Leaves from Karina Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Karina Station
    ID PS_KRNA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Winchester
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Fernando Station
    ID PS_SFND
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Santa Cruz
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ocean & Water (Governmental Center)
    ID 2605
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water & Ocean
    ID 1893
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Capitola/Cabrillo/Main
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitola Rd & 41st Ave
    ID 1302
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Capitola Beach
    Walk to
    Capitola Beach
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach

The distance between San Jose Airport SJC, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Capitola Beach, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 40.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach

To check the bus and light rail schedule from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Jose Airport SJC) and destination (Capitola Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Bus line 17, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Jose Airport SJC and Capitola Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Karina Station station near San Jose Airport SJC in San Jose to San Fernando Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Fernando Station station near Capitola Beach in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between San Jose Airport SJC in San Jose and Capitola Beach in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Jose Airport SJC to get to Capitola Beach?

    Get on the GREEN LINE light rail from the Karina Station station near San Jose Airport SJC in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Jose Airport SJC and Capitola Beach?

    Get off the light rail at the San Fernando Station stop, which is closest to Capitola Beach in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach?

    The ride from San Jose Airport SJC to Capitola Beach costs $9.50.

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