Fans traveling to Super Bowl LX rode Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and buses in record numbers, far exceeding expectations.

VTA carried more than 30,000 riders to and from Levi’s Stadium for the big game — about 5,000 more than service planners anticipated and far surpassing previous ridership records set during the 2023 Taylor Swift concerts.

VTA rolled out a comprehensive wayfinding and customer information program to support Super Bowl travel that included clear signage, real-time digital updates, consistent and frequent social media messaging, and widespread news media coverage, in addition to strategically placing trained transit ambassadors throughout the system to serve record numbers of riders.

In close coordination with regional partners, including Caltrain and BART, the agency ensured convenient interagency connections and seamless transfers for game-day passengers. Service planning also emphasized a family-friendly experience, with accessible routes, visible staff assistance and security presence, and amenities designed to help passengers of all ages travel safely and comfortably.

Approximately 40 percent of passengers transferred from Caltrain to VTA at the Mountain View Transit Center, while about 60 percent took VTA light rail from Downtown San José or transferred from BART to VTA light rail at the Milpitas Transit Center.

Following the game, VTA implemented a modified post-event service plan using two stations—Lick Mill and Great America—instead of the typical single-station configuration. The agency cleared more than 13,000 departing passengers from light rail platforms in under 90 minutes, beating the NFL’s two-hour crowd management benchmark.