The first rule of naming transit stations is that the name should be simple. That means no slashes…read more Choose the name that's the most important or that is most different from other local station names. This station has a triply unfortunate name because (a) it has that slash, (b) "Metro" is an awful name for a metro station, because it sounds like the kind of station rather than the station itself, and (c) one would assume that it's possible to access the airport directly from a station with "Airport" in its name, but one would be incorrect, because in order to reach the airport, one has to take a VTA bus (line 60) from here. Wow, so that name is awful. How about the station itself? It's OK. Like most VTA stations, it feels too small and like it's in the middle of nowhere. Again, a station with the words "Metro" and "Airport" in its name feels like it should be right in the middle of all the urban action, but this station manages to make the surrounding area feel like an industrial wasteland even though most of San José (including its pathetic downtown) is decidedly suburban. I told Dan and Jorge that there would be parking near this station, but they assured me there wouldn't be. Lo and behold, when we came back here and had to get a ride because we hadn't parked, I spied three parking spots on one street within a block of the station. The bigger question is why I continue to allow a resident of Santa Clara and San José, respectively, to tell me, a resident of San Francisco, how difficult parking in a given area is. Jorge has never lived in San Francisco, but Dan has; he should know better. Difficult means there's absolutely no street parking within a mile, maybe a mile-and-a-half. I'm sure I would have been able to find a legal parking spot before we went to the concert.

This is the 6th time I have used the bus to get to and from the airport…read more It comes frequently, is clean, free. Mornings - I like. Driver always seems to be in good mood. This morning was no exception. Really nice, friendly individual. Evenings - I am less a fan of. The drivers seem short, unfriendly. Once the bus left without me - even with me standing right in front of door. So I will avoid nights going forward.... But mornings are excellent =)

Perfect for going to the Sharks games from Campbell. $2.50 one-way per person. Less than 15…read moreminute ride. Jump onboard.

This station is close to some fast food like Carl's Jr. and the new 49ers stadium. Also in…read moreproximity to the Guadalupe River Walk Trail. It has rain shelter as well for the unforeseen weather. The east and west bound platforms are collocated.

The bus driver on Route 27 in Los Gatos at 10:30 in the morning was awesome! He could tell I was…read moretrying to catch his bus & he actually waited for me! He was definitely patient & friendly. Thanks for hiring such a nice person!

drivers do not care if they pass a stop early. plan one extra hour regardless of what the schedule…read moresays. also very randomly very late so just don't trust the schedule

Always travel from this station when taking bart and it's a quick bus trip from downtown San Jose…read moreand where I live. The hours need to be posted outside the gate area not just on the agent window.

This station is clean and well maintained. It is not really close to anything else by walking…read moredistance, but I suppose the nearby bus stations can get you where you need to go. There are plenty of bright lights when night falls.

The VTA light rail is very convenient and reliable public transportation with free WIFi on board of…read moreall trains. This particular station is located near businesses, such as eBay Inc., and in proximity to Avis rental car, which makes it very convenient if you need a car but don't have a partner to drive you there. Also one can stop for a quick fast food stop at McDonalds. Also, the Furlong Vision Correction Mediacl Center is walking distance; we would want you driving after a procedure so this may be your option.. Pretty well maintained and safe with emergency beacons at the platform. The north and south bound platforms are separate approximately half a block apart.

Back and Forth...etc. etc…read more For a first time, it wasn't bad. The station is conveniently located in front of my motel. After some coaching from the VTA help line, I managed to buy a day pass and took it to the St. James station, across from the park of the homeless. The machine worked well--consider that I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years and used public transport at least once a week and sometimes, every day of the week, several times each day. The only automated ticket machines dispensed One Dollar coins, which were heavy and inconvenient, and transit was always late. The VTA stations in general are fine, but a bit confusing when you add bus service on the other side from light rail. The Karina northbound station is a bit away from the southbound station, so you're better at the backside of the train to cross at the light. Thankfully, nothing is terrible, and I suspect that the trains keep a close schedule.

I routinely rely on the VTA light rail transportation for commuting. Either I take the Civic…read moreCenter stop or this one when I'm up for a longer walk. This is probably my least favorite station because of the unkempt bench area and platform. I think VTA can do a better job, as they typically do with the others. This place is conveniently located next to 7-Eleven (NB platform) and a few decent restaurants. .

It's super clean in VTA. I was a bit worried after I came…read moreout of VTA at Gish. A Hispanic American started to chat with me when I was looking for side walk to walk towards my hotel. That's where lots of blue collar workers live. After it's dark, those workers left train at the same time with me. I suggest that you use VTA when it's day time. There's inspector who checked my ticket each day. I liked that. Felt safe when there's authority around. I was stopped to get on VTA at great mall because there's a guy who showed his gun at the station so 10 police cars went there to look for that gun thrown out of the bridge to bush. For a while, I thought I had to call uber to go back to my hotel. It was a Saturday, I was lucky to wait there with 20 other passengers. I would have worried more if I was there with a couple passengers only. It's not a good location to spend a week in area near San Jose airport. I'd rather fly to Oakland next time to use BART. My last trip using BART in Berkeley was more relaxed.

Came here a few times for my inlaws' senior passes. Security guards and support personnel were very…read morefriendly, professional, and knowledgeable with what they do.

A Call for Genuine Transportation Solutions…read more It's astonishing to witness the blatant disregard for implementing an efficient route to & from south county. These areas remain starkly neglected, despite persistent appeals for more expedient transportation options. The proposed system, which serves a few bus stops -- 1 in Gilroy, 1 in Morgan Hill, & potentially another in South San Jose--would connect a lot quicker to Diridon Station, but the current system, with several bus stops along Monterey Rd without ever going in the freeway, fails to quickly connect to Diridon Station for Caltrain. This oversight particularly affects those living just south of the Caltrain service cutoff during off-peak hours. Moreover, the notion of a separate route connecting to the North San Jose/Berryessa BART Station remains a distant dream. The insistence that the Rapid 568 is sufficient simply because it bears the label "rapid" is both misleading & disheartening. Residents of Morgan Hill & Gilroy have expressed that these services are far too slow, which takes over 2 times or even 3 or 4 times as long as a car ride. The reality is stark: driving from Morgan Hill to Diridon Station takes around 25 minutes, while the so-called "Rapid 568" drags on for over 50 minutes. One could just as easily rename it the "Less Slow 568." The route's failure to utilize the freeway for faster transit is baffling. The bus company even sometimes has the buses to say "Spare The Air", & to encourage people to take the bus instead of driving, which comes at the expense of their sleep time if they choose to use it for work purposes, all by which they won't if they have the ability & means to get a car. And despite the bus company encouraging people to take public transportation, most of those working in the corporate or headquarters level of the VTA bus company drive to & from work & don't do their part, highlighting a major hypocrisy among them! Is it too much to ask for a direct bus route that connects Gilroy to Diridon Station with minimal stops near the freeway? The alternatives are hardly feasible. For those considering rideshare options like Lyft or Uber, the financial burden is staggering--always over $30 or even often over $40 for a one-way trip, not to mention the expectation of tipping the driver. This scenario is not sustainable for daily commutes, especially for those in Morgan Hill or Gilroy who lack access to a car. A former VTA employee I spoke with expressed dismay at the apparent apathy within route management. He remarked that many of the staff seem to go to work just for a paycheck, a troubling indictment of a system that should prioritize the needs of its community. Imagine the transformation that could occur if these decision-makers were to relocate to Morgan Hill or Gilroy & rely on public transportation for their daily commutes. Their perspective would undoubtedly shift, catalyzing much-needed improvements in service. Unfortunately, the prevailing reality is that public transportation is not serving the people effectively. While there may be lofty goals to encourage a shift away from personal vehicles, such aspirations falter when faced with the prospect of sacrificing over 1 hour of commuting time for a 1 way trip, which means well over 2 hours in total daily commute when going to work only to much of San Jose & especially Santa Clara, especially if it means sacrificing almost half of normal sleep time just to take public transportation. This isn't merely conjecture; it's a palpable truth that drives individuals back to their cars, seeking convenience over inconvenience. The cycle is self-perpetuating. As more individuals opt for personal vehicles due to the inefficiencies of public transport, the ridership declines, leading to dwindling revenue for the very services that should be thriving. When I finally buy my own car, I won't miss public transportation in the slightest. I will relish the freedom it provides, & I can only predict that my experience will mirror that of countless others who find themselves in the same position. Ultimately, the message is clear: you reap what you sow. If public transportation continues on this path of neglect & inefficiency, it risks becoming obsolete. Change won't come from mere wishful thinking; it must be driven by the voices of those who demand better. Only through active engagement & persistent requests & having the city or county to put more serious people who won't be spending tax money unwisely but rather wisely to put more efficient route to work can we hope to create a transportation system that truly serves its community.

THis is kind of a no-frills light rail station.It is one of those ones that blend in with the…read moreroad,and there aren't too many benches.It's a very basic station.Crosswalk is a little hard to find.It is very close to Japantown,just pass by some bail bonds places walk walk a few blocks.It's pretty close to another light rail station.

This is one of the better Lightrail Stations in the area. It's clean, there's a good amount of…read moreseating and there tends not to be a ton of foot traffic at night or sketchy people hanging around. It's also well lit and due to the lack of traffic in the surrounding area, I worry less about instances of cars hitting the train or the train hitting cars. Yes. thank you Metro/Airport, that's a thing. I'd love it if the crosswalk were easier to navigate, but beyond that It's a station I am rarely unhappy to use.

Used this park and ride for a 49ers game and it was awesome. Parking was only $3 for the whole day,…read moreway cheaper than stadium parking. The Alder VTA station is right across the street and it is just 3 stops to Levi's. After the game I did not have to deal with traffic at all, just hopped on the train back. It was packed, but only about a 15 minute ride so no big deal. Only heads up: there are not signs on how to pay. You have to go to vta.org, choose Milpitas Transit Center, and then select Daily Parking. You also have to make an account to pay. There is no worker around, so I am not even sure if they check, but for $3 it is not worth risking a ticket. For the price and convenience, this is hands down the best way to get to Levi's.

The Park and Ride was the BEST decision made for going to a 49er game. Any time I go, that's what…read moreI'll do. Granted, the train ride after the game feels like doing sardine cosplay. It's not a long ride though.

What now some VTA buses have their own Yelp pages? Back in my high school and De Anza days the 25…read moreline was the best line to see my friends or take a connecting bus. Now this line has gone down in quality for awhile. From what I remember sooner I had to wait longer for a bus to arrive. The last time I took it was in 2018 after a Yelp event and it was cool to see the bus faster near the 5 roads neighborhood (Senter, Story, White, King and Tully roads). The bus drivers on this route are really outgoing and will talk with you. They are experienced too. If you live in Willow Glen this bus does a good job of connecting you with the rest if San Jose. Warning: be aware of your surroundings because some parts of the line are tough to ride through as well as wait for a bus at.

I'm a huge fan of the VTA Bus system here in San Jose. Compared to the CCTA in Walnut Creek, and…read moreMuni in SF these buses are aces. Regularly on time the 25 is one of the better bus routes in the area. It hits Deanza, three light rail stations and a Caltrain station and goes right past the heart of Willow Glen. Whats not to love? The VTA buses are usually clean, well kept (especially compared to Muni) and the drivers are fairly friendly. I love the 25 because it gets me almost anywhere I need to go and it does so on time with a minimum of fuss. That's awesome. Yay Bus 25!