Student rides
University of Silicon Valley rides home, airport runs & game day
San Jose, California· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from San Jose and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
San Jose connects to the relay grid near San Jose, CA (6 miles away). Popular first legs:
- San Jose → Sacramento, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- San Jose → Santa Rosa, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- San Jose → Fresno, CA143 mi · $20–$35
- San Jose → Chico, CA192 mi · $25–$45
- San Jose → Santa Maria, CA213 mi · $30–$50
- San Jose → Reno, NV219 mi · $30–$50
- San Jose → Bakersfield, CA243 mi · $30–$55
- San Jose → Redding, CA262 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
All rides from San Jose
22 outgoing and 22 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch San Jose.
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University of Silicon Valley student travel FAQ
- How do University of Silicon Valley students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving San Jose and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from San Jose cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.