Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Clara more easily: The closest major airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the city center. Take advantage of metro transit at Great America Station, Old Ironsides Station, and Lick Mill Station. To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Santa Clara Station or Santa Clara Great America Station.