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Transportation and Parking

What’s the best way to get to Viva CalleSJ?

Take VTA! 

VTA is the official transportation provider of the Viva CalleSJ Open Streets Program. 

Due to road closures that will be in effect for Viva CalleSJ, vehicle traffic may be impacted and parking restricted. We encourage you to take VTA.  

To get to the event, jump on board a VTA bus or take advantage of VTA light rail, which drops you off in the heart of downtown at Santa Clara, Saint James and Japantown/Ayer stops. Check out VTA’s 8-Hour Excursion Pass if you plan on taking light rail for the day. 

Several VTA buses are being rerouted for the event to accommodate the closed streets.  Plan ahead and check out their reroute notifications for the best way to get to Viva CalleSJ. 

For assistance in planning you trip, please call VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300. 




Road Closures

Streets closed to vehicles
Time Closes
Approx. Time Open
Starting at the intersection of E. Williams St and S. Market St to the intersection of S.1st St and Goodyear St /Keyes St
Closes:As early as 6:00 AM
Opens:4:00 PM
From the intersection of S.1st St and Goodyear St./ Keyes St to the intersection of Monterey Rd and Curtner Ave/ Tully Rd
Closes:As early as 6:00 AM
Opens:4:00 PM
From the intersection of Monterey Rd and Curtner Ave/ Tully Rd to the intersection of Monterey Rd and Umbarger Rd
Closes:As early as 6:00 AM
Opens:4:00 PM
From the intersection of Monterey Rd and Umbarger Rd to the intersection of Monterey Rd and Capital Expressway
Closes:As early as 6:00 AM
Opens:4:00 PM
From the intersection of Monterey Rd and Capital Expressway to the Intersection of Monterey Rd and Branham Lane
Closes:As early as 6:00 AM
Opens:4:00 PM
From the intersection of Monterey Rd and Branham Lane turning right to the intersection of Branham Lane and Snell Ave
Closes:As early as 6:00 AM
Opens:4:00 PM


Crossing the Route in a Car Cars can cross the route at various major intersections, highlighted by yellow circles on the event map (see main event page). San Jose Police and Viva CalleSJ Volunteers will be posted at car-crossing points to assist with the flow of vehicle and participant traffic.


Vehicle Crossing Points

  1. Keyes Street at 1st Street
  2. Curtner Avenue at Monterey Road
  3. Umbarger Drive at Monterey Road
  4. Skyway Drive at Monterey Road
  5. Snell Avenue at Branham Lane

Resident & Business Parking for Viva CalleSJ Cars parked along the route on Viva CalleSJ day will be towed. No cars will be allowed to enter or exit the route for the duration of the event. Any driveways or parking lots connected to the Viva CalleSJ route will be inaccessible. Check for parking restrictions on your street and in your neighborhood prior to the event. Additionally, street parking near the route may be restricted due to road closures.


Taking VTA Light rail to the event? Light Rail Stations near the route:

  1. San Carlos/ Convention Center Station
  2. Children Discovery Museum Station
  3. Virginia Station
  4. Tamien Station
  5. Curtner Station
  6. Capital Expressway Station
  7. Branham Station
  8. Ohlone-Chynoweth Station
  9. Blossom Hill Station


Parking for Viva CalleSJYou are more than welcome to find parking where available along the route. However, due to road closures, street parking may be extremely limited. We highly encourage you to take VTA to avoid parking issues or arrive early!

For additional parking location check out this LINK to find parking in the downtown area. Parking fees may apply.