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TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS TO BERKELEY

San Francisco Airport

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit—our ‘subway/metro’ system) began airport service in June 2003. To Berkeley, take the SFO train 5 stops to the Balboa Park transfer station and transfer to the Richmond train. (You can change to the Richmond train at any station before West Oakland, you just won’t hear the transfer announcements.) There are three Berkeley stations; fares range from $5.10 - $5.20; details and schedules available online:

BAYPORTER EXPRESS Reservations: (not required from SFO)

415-467-1800 outside Bay area

1-877-467-1800 toll free from Bay area

Online info and reservations:

Shared Van: Cost: $25 to Berkeley

$29 to Kensington

$30 to Oakland

$12 for additional person to same address; $7 children 12 and under

Shuttle service serving San Francisco and Oakland airports between 3:30 a.m. and midnight (4:30 a.m. in some areas.) SFO pick up point is on upper level, check specific location when making reservation or call the above 877 number when you arrive at the airport. Shuttles leave every 15 - 30 minutes. Reservations suggested but not required. Cash, credit cards & travelers checks accepted, check website for full details:

SUPER SAVER TRANSPORTATION Reservations: 510-247-3337 or

toll free 1-800-900-8880, email inquiries: sndollar17@

Private Sedan Cost: $65 - 1 to 3 people to same location , 4th person add $10, nominal

charge for additional drop off locations in same vicinity.

24-hour luxury sedan service between San Francisco Airport or Oakland Airport and the Berkeley area. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (24 –48 hrs in advance). Upon arrival collect baggage, then call the above number. They will ask for a description of what you're wearing and will tell you what type of car to look for. At SFO the pick-up point is on the lower level just outside your airline. The car will arrive within 5-7 min. Pay by cash, credit card (Visa/Mastercard/American Express/Diners Club) or cashier’s check.

AIRPORT COMMUTER Reservations: 1-888-876-1777 or online:

Cost: $71 - 1 to 3 people to same location between 6:00am - 10:00pm

(higher scale for other hours); 4th person add $10

Private sedan service between San Francisco Airport or Oakland Airport and the Berkeley area; cash or major credit card. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Oakland Airport information on reverse side

Oakland Airport

AIRPORT/BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) -- bus & ‘subway/metro’

Air-BART is a direct shuttle between the Oakland Airport and the Oakland Coliseum/Aiport BART station, operating approximately every ten minutes between 6:05am and 11:35pm (between 8:05am and 11:35pm on Sundays). The shuttle stops at the island in front of the Airport's baggage claim area, and at the COLISEUM BART station. One way fare is $2.00 ($0.50 for children under 5).

At the Coliseum station, buy a BART ticket from a machine; the fare to Berkeley (one-way) is $1.75. BART runs daily until 12:00 midnight. Take the northbound RICHMOND train; exit at the downtown BERKELEY station, Shattuck Avenue at Center Street. If you are coming directly to MSRI, catch the U.C. Berkeley perimeter shuttle in front of the Bank of America, exit at the Mining Circle and take the U.C. Berkeley Hill Shuttle to MSRI. The U.C. Berkeley shuttles cost 50 cents each without a bus pass (issued to MSRI members at check-in).

BAYPORTER EXPRESS (see SFO info)

Prices are slightly lower from Oakland Airport: $21 to Berkeley or Oakland, $25 to Kensington

*RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for Oakland Airport pick-up: 1-877-467-1800 or 415-467-1800

SUPER SAVER TRANSPORTATION (see SFO info)

Cost: $60 - up to 3 people to same location

AIRPORT COMMUTER (see SFO info)

Reservations: 1-888-876-1777 or online:

Cost: $71 - 1 to 3 people to same location between 6:00am - 10:00pm

(higher scale for other hours); 4th person add $10;

+15% gratuity to driver

Private sedan service between San Francisco Airport or Oakland Airport and the Berkeley area; cash or major credit card. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

All prices subject to change.

This information is provided as a matter of service only and users of this list must do business with companies at their own risk. MSRI shall not be liable for any errors or omissions made in the compilation of this list. When available, a coupon may be enclosed as a small gesture of saving to our visitors and not as an endorsement of a particular company.

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