Santa Clara University
- Transportation

Freshman Can't Bring a Car

Not that many freshman need a car, but it sucks for those occasions when you want to go shopping and have to pay for the bus or a cab. You can apply for a permit if you have special needs (like a medical condition or an off-campus job). If you don't get a permit, just befriend an upper-classman.

Santa Clara Transit

SCU is located next to Santa Clara Transit station which is home to the Cal Train, bus stops, taxes, airport shuttle. There are also Zipcars available on campus. Although these options seem convenient on paper... most people have cars because mass transit is too much of a hassle to go to local places off the bus line.

Caltrain, Buses, Airport Right Next Door

First of all, the school can be seen from the Airport, and there is a free shuttle that goes to the airport to right across the street of the main entrance of Santa Clara every 20 minutes. The Caltrain takes you to most cities in the bay area all the way up to san francisco and it is right across the street. Buses can take you easily around too.