As one of California's largest cities population wise, San Jose includes a massive freeway system for getting around. In addition, travelers have access to San Jose International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Oakland Airport.

A train system also operates in San Jose and an inter-connected a bus system, as well to serve approx. 185 sq. miles of land in San Francisco Bay Area's Santa Clara County.

Elevation is around 85' on average. The inland city is blocked from ocean breezes to the west by a set of mountains along the coast near Santa Cruz. One portion of the city is adjacent to the inland bay.

Major highways, I-280 CA Interstate 280, I-680 Interstate 680, I-880 Interstate 880, US 101 U.S. Route 101, California State Route 17, California State Route 82, California State Route 85, California State Route 87, California State Route 130, California State Route 237