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<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe\u00a0Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority<\/a>, or VTA, oversees a network of buses and light rails throughout San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. The VTA\u2019s transit system can be seen all throughout those cities and is easily the most accessed form of transportation in the area, providing transportation to hundreds of passengers each day. Stations can be found all over Silicon Valley for both the bus and light rail systems.<\/p>\nThe VTA has received\u00a0local and national recognition<\/a>\u00a0more than twenty times since 2001. Awards and recognition include:<\/p>\n\n- Stephen Parry Memorial Award for the \u201cBest Public Transit System Map in North America\u201d (2013)<\/li>\n
- Transportation Security Administration\u2019s \u201cGold Standard\u201d recognition for its strong security program (2012)<\/li>\n
- BUSRide Magazine\u2019s \u201cBest of 2012 Green Award\u201d for its commitment to environmental stewardship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The\u00a0Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0is a highly efficient method of transportation that gets you around Silicon Valley in an instant, and can even take you out toward the City of San Francisco. The Caltrain has enough stops between San Jose and San Francisco that allow it to be used daily for both work and leisure.<\/p>\nWith an average of 54,000 riders per workweek in 2013, up 13 percent from ridership in the previous year, the Caltrain continues to grow as one of the most popular options in Silicon Valley. Need to get to Palo Alto or Stanford quickly? Caltrain\u2019s your option to help get you there.<\/p>\n
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Founded in 2012, the\u00a0Ace Train<\/a>\u00a0is your go-to method of transportation if your day plans have you heading out of San Jose towards Livermore and Stockton, and any city in-between. Stations can be found in San Jose, Santa Clara and Great America.<\/p>\nThe Ace Train is another green option in the Silicon Valley for environmentally conscious riders. With reported reduced fuel consumption and emissions and a reduction in the maintenance-related noise pollution, the Ace Train is your eco-friendly option to move around Northern California.<\/p>\n
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Arguably the most iconic method of transportation for the Bay Area, the\u00a0BART station<\/a>\u00a0moves thousands of people around the Bay Area each day. Live in the Silicon Valley but pursuing education or job opportunities in San Francisco? Thousands of individuals use the BART everyday as their primary means of transportation. With a network that spans from Fremont to San Francisco and from Oakland to Pleasanton, the BART station can get you where you need to go.<\/p>\nThe BART station celebrated its 40th<\/sup>\u00a0year of operation in 2012 with 40 note-worthy achievements throughout the years. Check out its impressive list of achievements\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\nMineta San Jose International Airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Transportation-Airport-500x265.jpg\")
<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll options thus far have been for transportation within Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, but the\u00a0Mineta San Jose International Airport<\/a>\u00a0is the choice airport of Silicon Valley for ventures outside of Northern California. The airport is home to fifteen different airlines and several different international destinations which rivals the likes of other renowned options like the San Francisco and Los Angeles International Airports.<\/p>\nIn lieu of all of Google\u2019s recent office acquisitions, the company has also put its foot in the airline industry. Just this February, Google opened a 29-acre\u00a0private jet center<\/a>. The new project will be just another option at this well-established airport.<\/p>\nKnow of another option to get around in the Silicon Valley? Post a comment below and let other readers know. Safe travels!<\/p>\n
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The VTA has received\u00a0local and national recognition<\/a>\u00a0more than twenty times since 2001. Awards and recognition include:<\/p>\n The\u00a0Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0is a highly efficient method of transportation that gets you around Silicon Valley in an instant, and can even take you out toward the City of San Francisco. The Caltrain has enough stops between San Jose and San Francisco that allow it to be used daily for both work and leisure.<\/p>\n With an average of 54,000 riders per workweek in 2013, up 13 percent from ridership in the previous year, the Caltrain continues to grow as one of the most popular options in Silicon Valley. Need to get to Palo Alto or Stanford quickly? Caltrain\u2019s your option to help get you there.<\/p>\n Founded in 2012, the\u00a0Ace Train<\/a>\u00a0is your go-to method of transportation if your day plans have you heading out of San Jose towards Livermore and Stockton, and any city in-between. Stations can be found in San Jose, Santa Clara and Great America.<\/p>\n The Ace Train is another green option in the Silicon Valley for environmentally conscious riders. With reported reduced fuel consumption and emissions and a reduction in the maintenance-related noise pollution, the Ace Train is your eco-friendly option to move around Northern California.<\/p>\n Arguably the most iconic method of transportation for the Bay Area, the\u00a0BART station<\/a>\u00a0moves thousands of people around the Bay Area each day. Live in the Silicon Valley but pursuing education or job opportunities in San Francisco? Thousands of individuals use the BART everyday as their primary means of transportation. With a network that spans from Fremont to San Francisco and from Oakland to Pleasanton, the BART station can get you where you need to go.<\/p>\n The BART station celebrated its 40th<\/sup>\u00a0year of operation in 2012 with 40 note-worthy achievements throughout the years. Check out its impressive list of achievements\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n All options thus far have been for transportation within Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, but the\u00a0Mineta San Jose International Airport<\/a>\u00a0is the choice airport of Silicon Valley for ventures outside of Northern California. The airport is home to fifteen different airlines and several different international destinations which rivals the likes of other renowned options like the San Francisco and Los Angeles International Airports.<\/p>\n In lieu of all of Google\u2019s recent office acquisitions, the company has also put its foot in the airline industry. Just this February, Google opened a 29-acre\u00a0private jet center<\/a>. The new project will be just another option at this well-established airport.<\/p>\n Know of another option to get around in the Silicon Valley? Post a comment below and let other readers know. Safe travels!<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n If you are looking for a great place to live in Silicon Valley, try browsing our Silicon Valley Apartment listings!<\/p>\n\n
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