Convention Center station (VTA)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
Convention Center station serves as a ground-level light rail stop on both the Blue Line and Green Line within the VTA light rail network. The platform is located in the center median of West San Carlos Street, positioned between Almaden Boulevard and Market Street, directly opposite the San Jose Convention Center, from which the station takes its name.
In 2006, the station was updated to ensure it met full wheelchair accessible standards.
Notable places nearby
Several prominent locations can be reached on foot from this station:[1][2]
- Opera San José at California Theatre – located two blocks away – 345 1st Street
- San Jose Convention Center – situated directly across West San Carlos Street – 150 West San Carlos Street
- San Jose Civic auditorium – also across the street – 135 West San Carlos Street
- San Jose Center for the Performing Arts – one block away – 255 Almaden Boulevard
- The Tech Interactive – three blocks distant – 201 South Market Street
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