Downtown San José station
| Company type | Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
Area served | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system |
| Products | Bay Area Rapid Transit services (Orange and Green Lines) |
Downtown San José station is an upcoming subterranean Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) facility set to be constructed beneath Santa Clara Street in the heart of Downtown San Jose. This station is part of Phase II of the Silicon Valley BART extension. It will share a location with the current Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Santa Clara light rail stop and will be situated between the planned 28th Street/Little Portugal station and a transfer point at San Jose Diridon Station. Ultimately, this station will provide a connection to the proposed Santa Clara BART station.
The Orange and Green Lines are expected to begin serving this station when it opens for revenue service, which is anticipated in 2036.
History
Although the initial design for the Silicon Valley BART extension included the Downtown San José station, insufficient funding led to the project being divided into two separate phases. Phase I, which extended service to Berryessa/North San José station, was completed on June 13, 2020. The Downtown San José station falls under the yet-to-be-funded Phase II, positioned between the planned 28th Street/Little Portugal and Diridon BART stations. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2024, with passenger service projected to begin in 2036.