{"id":57109,"date":"2026-03-12T16:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoversantaclara.org\/?p=57109"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:00:45","slug":"fifa-world-cup-2026-sf-bay-area-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoversantaclara.org\/pt\/blog\/fifa-world-cup-2026-sf-bay-area-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Santa Clara for the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 SF Bay Area, What Fans Need to Know Before Match Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 SF Bay Area is coming to town, and Santa Clara is where the action happens. When billions of fans around the world tune in to watch matches at \u201cSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium\u201d (better known as Est\u00e1dio Levi's<\/a>), the players will be running onto the pitch right here in Santa Clara, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you get here? It’s easier than you think. Santa Clara sits at the center of one of the most connected regions in the world, with three major airports, multiple rail lines, direct highway access, and a hotel scene built for exactly this kind of moment. Here’s everything you need to know to arrive ready.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Flying In? You Have Options.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bay Area is served by three major airports, and all three put Santa Clara within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Jos\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> Mineta International Airport<\/a> <\/strong>(SJC) is your best bet if you want to minimize transit time. It’s only about four miles from Levi’s\u00ae Stadium, meaning you could land, grab a ride share, and be checking into your hotel in under 20 minutes on a good day. For most visitors attending the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 SF Bay Area, this is the simplest, most stress-free arrival point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Francisco International Airport<\/strong> <\/a>(SFO) sits about 35 miles north of Santa Clara and handles the largest volume of international flights in the region. If you’re flying in from Europe, South America, Asia, or anywhere abroad, there’s a good chance your direct flight lands here. From SFO, you can rent a car, hop on BART and connect to Caltrain, or take a ride share straight down the Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport<\/a><\/strong> (OAK) is about 40 miles out and is smaller, easier to navigate, and often has competitive fares on domestic routes. If the flight price is right or the timing works better, don’t sleep on Oakland. A car rental or ride share will get you to Santa Clara in under an hour depending on traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Skip the Traffic. Take the Train.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On match days, driving near Levi’s\u00ae Stadium gets busy fast. Public transit is one of the easiest ways to get to the stadium, and the Bay Area rail network makes the trip simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O Valley Transportation Authority <\/a><\/strong>(VTA) light rail is the most direct option in the South Bay Area. Both the Green Line and Orange Line stop at the Great America Station,<\/strong> located right next to the stadium. VTA also connects to downtown San Jose and several park and ride locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming from in San Francisco or along the Peninsula? Caltrain <\/strong><\/a>runs between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Ride it south to Mountain View Station, then transfer to the VTA Orange Line for the short trip to the stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming from the East Bay? Take BART <\/strong><\/a>to Milpitas Station. From there, hop on the VTA Orange Line for a direct ride to Great America Station at Levi\u2019s\u00ae Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Ride Share Is Your Friend.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Uber and Lyft operate widely throughout Santa Clara and the broader Bay Area. If you are lucky, you might even catch a ride in a self driving Waymo, which has become a fun and very Silicon Valley way to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many visitors attending the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 SF Bay Area, ride share will likely be the go to option for getting between hotels, restaurants, and the stadium. Levi’s\u00ae Stadium has designated ride share<\/a> pickup and drop off areas to help traffic move smoothly after matches. Taxi services are also available at all major airports and hotels if you prefer a traditional ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stay Close to the Action.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the smartest moves you can make for the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 SF Bay Area is booking a hotel in Santa Clara. <\/a>Several properties sit within walking distance or a short ride from both Levi’s\u00ae Stadium and the Santa Clara Convention Center, putting you right in the middle of the action. Staying local means less time commuting and more time soaking in the atmosphere, plus easy access to the restaurants, bars, and experiences the city has to offer and quick connections if you want to venture into San Francisco or San Jose.

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Welcome to Santa Clara. Getting Here is Easy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to Silicon Valley, and Santa Clara is ready. Three airports. Rail access straight to the stadium. Major highways from every direction. And a city that knows how to host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’ll call it San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on the broadcast. But the roar of the crowd? That’s going to be right here in Santa Clara.<\/p>\n\n\n

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