--- description: Free Amtrak parking at Santa Clara – Great America station has no permit requirement and a 72-hour limit, with paid options from $6.45 a day nearby. title: Parking Near Santa Clara – Great America Station, Renaissance | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-d54417b1.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Santa Clara – Great America Station, Renaissance Transport Parking · Renaissance, California · Santa Clara – Great America station Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 2351 Stars And Stripes Drive [Airport Parking (SJC)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/sjc) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/renaissance) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/renaissance) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/renaissance) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/renaissance) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/renaissance) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/renaissance) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/renaissance) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/renaissance) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/renaissance) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/renaissance) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/renaissance) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/renaissance) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/renaissance) Where Can I Park for Santa Clara – Great America Station? Amtrak parking at Santa Clara – Great America station is free, requires no permit, and has a 72-hour limit. The lot is restricted to Amtrak and ACE passengers. Capitol Corridor records 175 regular spaces and 8 accessible spaces, while VTA lists 189 spaces, including 180 standard and 9 accessible spaces. Listen to article 5:18 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Renaissance [Premium Covered Parking in San Jose near Levi Stadium $28.00/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/premium-covered-parking-in-san-jose-near-levi-stad-152961) [Delta Hotels Santa Clara Parking - Affordable & Convenient $25.00/day 1.1 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-clara/delta-hotels-santa-clara-parking-affordable-conven-121849) [Secure & Affordable 24/7 Parking in Santa Clara! $6.45/day 2.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-clara/secure-affordable-247-parking-santa-clara-202632) [Secure and Affordable Parking in San Jose Lot $18.00/day 3.0 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/secure-affordable-parking-san-jose-lot-164687) [Premium Covered Garage Parking in San Jose, CA $32.00/day 3.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/premium-covered-garage-parking-san-jose-ca-164682) [Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in San Jose - Electric Charging $4.00/hr 3.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-jose/secure-247-garage-parking-san-jose-electric-charging-173897) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A train at a railway station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-d54417b1.webp) A train at a railway station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@wolfgang-weiser-467045605) / Wolfgang Weiser ## Parking at Santa Clara – Great America Station The station’s Amtrak parking is free, with a 72-hour limit, according to Caltrans (dot.ca.gov). The Capitol Corridor listing records 175 regular spaces and 8 accessible spaces, with parking restricted to Amtrak and ACE passengers (capitolcorridor.org). VTA lists Great America station with 189 spaces, including 180 standard spaces and 9 accessible spaces, plus passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities (vta.org). The VTA page gives weekday operating information including Friday hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Monday to Friday hours from 6:00 am to 7:00... (vta.org). ## Parksy Parking Near Stars and Stripes Drive For a covered option near the station, Parksy lists premium covered parking in San Jose near Levi Stadium, 0.8 mi away, at $28 a day. The space suits drivers who want weather protection and a relatively short approach to the station. Delta Hotels Santa Clara parking is 1.1 mi away and costs $25 a day. A secure and affordable Santa Clara space is 2.9 mi away for $6.45 a day, while a secure San Jose lot is 3.0 mi away for $18 a day. These spaces fit drivers who are willing to trade a longer connection for a lower daily rate. Two covered options are 3.3 mi away: premium covered garage parking costs $32 a day, and a secure 24/7 garage with electric charging costs $4 an hour. The garage with charging is aimed at drivers who need an hourly stay or an EV facility. Show map of Renaissance ## Commuter Parking Limits at the Great America Rail Stop The station lot is intended for Amtrak and ACE passengers, rather than general event parking, according to the Capitol Corridor station listing (capitolcorridor.org). Parking is free with no permit necessary, and the lot has a 72-hour limit, according to Capitol Corridor (capitolcorridor.org). Caltrans also confirms the free 72-hour arrangement for the Santa Clara-Great America Amtrak station (dot.ca.gov). Drivers making a longer trip should plan around the 72-hour ceiling. The lot’s passenger restriction makes it a practical choice for rail journeys, while Parksy’s nearby spaces provide paid alternatives for drivers who need a different parking arrangement. ## Street Parking Around 2351 Stars and Stripes Drive The station address is 2351 Stars and Stripes Drive in Renaissance. The station parking information identifies the Amtrak and ACE lot as the relevant parking facility for rail passengers, with a 72-hour maximum (capitolcorridor.org). Passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities are listed at Great America station by VTA (vta.org). Drivers meeting passengers can use that function rather than treating the pick-up area as a substitute for a long-stay parking space. The station lot is free and does not require a permit, according to Caltrans (dot.ca.gov). ## Rail and Transit Alternatives Near Great America Great America station is 0.7 mi from the Renaissance center. The station is a railway stop at 2351 Stars and Stripes Drive, making the nearby Parksy spaces useful for drivers who prefer to leave a car outside the station lot. VTA identifies passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities at Great America station (vta.org). The station’s Amtrak listing describes a platform-only stop with no shelter and an accessible platform (amtrak.com), so drivers should expect a basic rail interchange rather than a full terminal building. Show street view near Santa Clara – Great America station ## Sources - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Santa Clara Great America, CA (GAC) Train Station Hours, ...](https://www.capitolcorridor.org/stations/santa-clara-great-america/) - [Great America Station](https://www.vta.org/go/stations/great-america) - [Santa Clara-Great America Station (GAC)](https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/capitol-corridor-transit-resources/santa-clara-great-america-gac) - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.amtrak.com/stations/gac) - [Santa Clara University, CA (SCC) Train Station Hours, ...](https://www.capitolcorridor.org/stations/santa-clara-university/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Santa Clara – Great America Station? Amtrak parking at Santa Clara – Great America station is free, requires no permit, and has a 72-hour limit. The lot is restricted to Amtrak and ACE passengers. Capitol Corridor records 175 regular spaces and 8 accessible spaces, while VTA lists 189 spaces, including 180 standard and 9 accessible spaces. ### Is Parking Free at Santa Clara – Great America Station? Yes. The station’s Amtrak parking is free, and no permit is necessary. Parking is intended for Amtrak and ACE passengers rather than general event parking. The lot has a 72-hour maximum, so drivers making a longer trip should plan around that limit. ### How Long Can I Leave My Car at the Station? The station lot has a 72-hour limit. Both Capitol Corridor and Caltrans confirm the free 72-hour arrangement for the Santa Clara-Great America Amtrak station. Drivers planning a longer trip should arrange their parking around this ceiling rather than treating the lot as unrestricted long-stay parking. ### How Many Parking Spaces Does Great America Station Have? Capitol Corridor records 175 regular spaces and 8 accessible spaces, with parking restricted to Amtrak and ACE passengers. VTA lists 189 spaces, including 180 standard spaces and 9 accessible spaces. VTA also lists passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities at Great America station. ### Where Is the Station Parking Facility Located? The station is at 2351 Stars and Stripes Drive in Renaissance. The Amtrak and ACE lot is the relevant parking facility for rail passengers, and it is free with a 72-hour maximum. Passenger pick-up and drop-off facilities are also listed at Great America station. ### What Paid Parking Options Are Near the Station? Parksy lists premium covered parking in San Jose near Levi Stadium, 0.8 mi away, at $28 a day. Delta Hotels Santa Clara parking is 1.1 mi away for $25 a day. 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