How to Ride VTA to the Festival

Attend the 3rd Annual Silicon Valley Mariachi Festival on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Plaza de César Chávez in Downtown San Jose by using Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) services. The Plaza is easily accessible from various parts of the County, with convenient VTA Light Rail stations and bus stops nearby.

How to Ride VTA to the Festival

Attend the 3rd Annual Silicon Valley Mariachi Festival on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Plaza de César Chávez in Downtown San Jose by using Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) services. The Plaza is easily accessible from various parts of the County, with convenient VTA Light Rail stations and bus stops nearby.

Lightrail

Plaza de César Chávez is just a short walk from three major VTA Light Rail stations:

  • Paseo de San Antonio Station

  • Convention Center Station

  • Santa Clara Station

The Blue and Green Lines serve all three stations and are approximately a five-minute walk from the festival grounds.

Lightrail

Plaza de César Chávez is just a short walk from three major VTA Light Rail stations:

VTA BUS ROUTES

  • Convention Center Station

  • Santa Clara Station

  • Paseo de San Antonio Station

The Blue and Green Lines serve all three stations and are approximately a five-minute walk from the festival grounds.

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VTA Bus Routes

Several VTA bus routes have stops within a short walking distance to Plaza de César Chávez:

Several VTA bus routes have stops within a short walking distance to Plaza de César Chávez:

VTA BUS ROUTES

  • Route 23: De Anza College – Alum Rock via Stevens Creek

  • Route 66: North Milpitas – Kaiser San Jose via King Road

  • Route 68: Gilroy Transit Center – San Jose Diridon Station

  • Rapid 522: Palo Alto Transit Center – Eastridge via El Camino Real

  • Route 23: De Anza College – Alum Rock via Stevens Creek

  • Route 66: North Milpitas – Kaiser San Jose via King Road

  • Route 68: Gilroy Transit Center – San Jose Diridon Station
  • Rapid 522: Palo Alto Transit Center – Eastridge via El Camino Real
Cash Fares on VTA

Single Ride

$2.50

$1.00

$1.25

Cash Fares on VTA

Single Ride

$2.50

$1.00

$1.25

8-hour Light Rail Pass

$5.00

$2.00

$2.50

8-hour Light Rail Pass

$5.00

$2.00

$2.50

Need Trip Planning Help?

VTA endorses the Transit app for trip planning, real-time information and service alerts.

Contact: customer.service@vta.org

or call (408) 321-2300

before your trip for a customized trip plan or any questions.

Tip: Use your Clipper card or pay with your mobile wallet for a faster boarding experience.

Need Trip Planning Help?

VTA endorses the Transit app for trip planning, real-time information and service alerts.

Contact:

customer.service@vta.org 

or call (408) 321-2300

before your trip for a customized trip plan or any questions.

Tip: Use your Clipper card or pay with your mobile wallet for a faster boarding experience.