Great America station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara , United States |
Area served | Santa Clara Valley |
| Products | Light rail services (Orange and Green lines) |
| Owner | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) |
Great America station (officially known as Great America/Levi's Stadium station) is a light rail facility managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), serviced by both the Orange and Green routes. Its name derives from the nearby California's Great America amusement park, and it serves as the nearest stop to Levi's Stadium, the home venue for the San Francisco 49ers.
The station lies roughly a short walking distance from Levi's Stadium and is similarly close to the Great America theme park.
Prior to the July 2014 inauguration of Levi's Stadium, enhancements were made to the station, including the addition of an “event only” side platform located south of the eastbound track. This platform is exclusively utilized post-events to efficiently handle passenger crowds. During regular service, access is regulated by gates, whereas on event days, multiple gates expedite boarding by guiding riders according to their intended routes.
Furthermore, a pocket track was constructed between Reamwood and Old Ironsides stations to accommodate three 3-car trains, allowing for rapid deployment following stadium events.
Although named Great America, this station is not considered the ideal transfer point for the Santa Clara–Great America station, which accommodates Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) and Capitol Corridor services. The distance between these two stations is approximately a moderate walk; therefore, VTA advises transferring via Lick Mill station, located only a short distance from the ACE/Capitol Corridor stop.
Location
Positioned within the median of Tasman Drive, the station sits between the Santa Clara Convention Center and California's Great America, directly opposite Levi's Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers. It is also located just 0.2 miles away from Old Ironsides station.