VTA light rail connects downtown to the airport, Santana Row area, and suburbs at $2.50 per ride or $7.50 for a day pass. From SJC airport, take free VTA Route 60 to the Metro/Airport station, then the Blue or Green Line into downtown — the entire trip costs $2.50. Downtown San Jose garages offer 90 minutes of free parking when validated by participating merchants (look for the blue and orange ParkSJ sign). Unvalidated rates are $1 per 15 minutes up to a $25 daily max on weekdays, but only $10 on weekends — making driving a reasonable option for weekend exploring. Bay Wheels bike-share stations are scattered throughout downtown and can be faster than waiting for a bus on short inner-city tri