Directions and Public Transportation

Mission College is located at 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, California, 95054-1897, just west of the intersection of Mission College Boulevard and Great America Parkway, and just north of Highway 101. Whether you're arriving by car, train, bus, or bike - getting here is easy.

Driving to Campus

Getting here by car? No problem. We're just off Highway 101 and near Interstate 880, Montague Expressway, and Lawrence Expressway. Whether you're commuting from San Jose, Sunnyvale, or the East Bay, you'll find the drive quick and convenient. Clear signage and wide access roads make navigating to campus smooth even during peak hours.

From Highway 101

Exit Great America Parkway.
Head north, turn left onto Mission College Blvd.
Campus will be on your left.

From Interstate 880

Take Montague Expressway west.
Turn left onto Mission College Blvd.
Cross Great America Parkway — campus is on your left.

From Lawrence Expressway

Go east on Mission College Blvd.
Campus is on your right, just before Great America Parkway.

From San Jose Airport

Take CA-87 North to US-101 North.
Exit Great America Parkway, turn left.
Turn left onto Mission College Blvd — campus is on the left.

Public Transportation Options

Mission College is extremely well served by public transit. Whether you’re coming from the South Bay, Peninsula, or East Bay, you have great options. Buses and light rail stop right in front of campus, making public transportation a reliable and accessible choice. With multiple transit connections and student discounts, getting here without a car is both easy and affordable.

Free Smart Pass / Clipper Card

All enrolled Mission College students get free, unlimited rides on VTA buses and light rail via the Smart Pass Clipper Card, paid for through your student fees. Register at the Info Desk in the Campus Center. This card connects to a wide array of Bay Area transit options.

Check VTA service updates and interruptions via their official X feed: @vtaservice.

VTA Bus Routes

Each of these buses stops directly in front of the Student Engagement Center:

Route 20 – Milpitas BART to Sunnyvale Transit
Route 57 – Old Ironsides Station to West Valley College
Route 59 – Valley Fair to Baypointe via Alviso

VTA Light Rail

Nearest stations: Great America or Old Ironsides
Line: Light Rail Route 902 (Mountain View – Winchester)
Walk or bike to campus in minutes

Caltrain

Nearest stop is Lawrence Station
Free Caltrain shuttle runs to Mission College Blvd. business area during commute hours

ACE (Altamont Commuter Express)

Disembark at Great America Station
Use the ACE Yellow Line Shuttle to get close to campus

Rideshare

Plan carpools or vanpools via 511.org