Carpooling Information

We strongly encourage carpooling on our outings. Carpooling saves energy and cuts down on air pollution. Some trailheads, moreover, have limited parking or parking fees.

Our most common carpool locations are the Park-and-Ride lots at Tamien, Los Gatos, and Cottle Road. All these locations have ample free parking.

Tamien
Tamien Light Rail Park and Ride is located about a mile southwest of downtown San Jose. It is well serviced by Light Rail, CalTrain and Santa Clara County bus connections.

To get there, drive towards San Jose downtown on a major highway and use the following directions, depending on where you're coming from :

Once you're headed south on Highway 87(Guadalupe Expressway), get off at the Alma exit. Turn left after you exit and the Park-and-Ride will be on your immediate left. We'll meet near the Light Rail entrance, close to the southwest corner of the lot.

Los Gatos
The Los Gatos City parking lot is located right off of Highway 17, and is the first driveway after the University and Saratoga/Highway 9 intersection across the street from Hobees Restaurant located at 165 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos.

Once you're there look for other members near the parking entrance closest to Hobees.

Los Gatos Park and Ride Map

Cottle Road
Cottle Road Park and Ride is located in South San Jose just off Highway 85. To get there, take 85 south to Cottle Road, past Blossom Hill and the last exit before 85 merges with 101. Drive directly across from the exit ramp into the Park and Ride.

Some events may use alternate carpooling locations. The following are among the most commonly used for GLS outings:

For more information, see the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority's website.

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