Terminal A pickup uses the Arrivals curb/Ground Transportation Island at Stop 1 for Lyft, Tesla, Uber, and Wingz. Terminal B uses signed island stops 8–10; Waymo uses separate marked stops.
FAA rank #43 · Medium hub
SJCSan Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
SJC is compact and forgiving. Check the parking price before choosing a garage, and remember that either checkpoint works for a carry-on-only traveler because the terminals connect airside.
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When should I be at SJC?
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Security peakWeekday mornings, Thursday through Monday travel banks, school breaks, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
Terminal A opens screening at 4 AM and Terminal B at 4:15 AM. Ticketed carry-on-only travelers may use either checkpoint, and both terminals connect after security.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Lot 1$19/dayLowest published official drive-up rate
Terminal A Garage — Lot 2$25/dayCovered terminal-area parking
Daily Lots 4 and 5$31/day
Terminal B Garage — Lot 3$41/dayClosest covered Terminal B option
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
The Rental Car Center is across from Terminal B. A free 24-hour shuttle connects Terminal A, Terminal B, the rental center, and Economy Lot 1 about every 7–10 minutes.
Terminals A and B are connected after security and can be walked. A free landside shuttle also runs between both terminals and the Rental Car Center.
Two free cell-phone waiting areas are available; the primary published address is 2470 Airport Boulevard.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingFree chargers are available in selected airport lots, including the Terminal A Garage; ordinary parking rates apply and spaces are first-come, first-served.
SmokingSmoking is allowed only outside the terminal buildings.
OvernightSJC operates around flight schedules; overnight services are limited and screening does not reopen until early morning.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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