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Transportation
Being the hub of San Francisco Bay Area, Berkeley
is served by three major airports namely, Oakland International,
San Francisco International and San Jose International. Also with
the BART (Bart Area Rapid Transit) and other ground transportations,
getting to Berkeley and strolling in the city is relatively easy.
These services can be easily accessed through the web or a phone
call.
To get in to Berkeley, Oakland International Airport
is the most preferred as Berkeley is at least an hour's drive from
San Francisco and San Jose is quite far from the city. There are
also ferries if you prefer to go for a scenic method of travel to
reach Berkeley. Bus services are also in plenty, so travelling is
no big deal in Berkeley.
Berkeley also offers a wide range of local transports
which include bus services, rental cars and taxi services. These
services are easily available in all the airports. You will find
yourself at ease in getting in and around the city. AC transit,
which is the oldest transit system, offers flexible, safe, convenient,
courteous and reliable transit service in and around Bay Area.
Covering the entire Downtown Berkeley BART, Clark
Kerr campus, Richmond Field Station, north and south sides of the
UC campus, is the Bear Transit. This UC Berkeley's shuttle system
provides convenient transport between campuses.
Berkeley provides various modes of transport.
Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying a weekend with friends
or family, there are a number of ground transportation options available.
Listed below are the transportation services available in the city.
QUICK
LINKS
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AIRPORT SHUTTLES
| Bayporter
Express Airport Shuttle Service |
27 Industrial Way
Brisbane, CA 94005
(415) 467-1800
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Serving the San Francisco and Oakland airports to or
from home, office or hotel; private charter service
available for destinations other than the airport. Major
credit cards accepted on board.
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Mosaic Global Transportation
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1000 Elwell Court, Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(800) 398-7881
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A multi-million dollar, full-service,
minority-owned business providing professional chauffeur
services for airport transportation, in-town service,
tours and shuttle services. Whether you require airport
service for a VIP or service for large group events,
Mosaic will get you moving. |
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SuperShuttle |
30 Adrian Court
Burlingame, CA 94010
(800) 258-3826
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Residential, airport, sedan and charter
service provided daily, 24 hours a day. Call toll-free
for reservations. Discounts are available for large
groups. |
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AIRPORTS |
| Oakland
International Airport (OAK) |
1 Airport Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 563-3300
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Oakland International
Airport is a public airport located at the central business
district. Serving numerous destinations, it offers non-stop
departures, affordable fares and a convenient location
close to Berkeley. |
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| San
Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
P.O. Box 8097
San Francisco, CA 94128
(800) 435-9736
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Being one of the world's busiest airports,
it is the gateway to the Pacific. Serving tens of millions
of domestic and international passengers, San Francisco
International Airport was the first major U.S airport
to achieve fully automated and integrated baggage screening. |
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Jose International Airport (SJC) |
1661 Airport Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 277-4759
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San Jose International
Airport, a city-owned public-use airport, is the 3rd largest
airport on the West Coast. Striving consistently to meet
the community's expectations, it provides excellent service
and is fully committed to honest government. |
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BUS
SERVICE |
| AC
Transit |
1600 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 817-1717
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An innovative and modern bus system, AC
Transit is owned by the public of East Bay. Offering more
than 15 bus lines serving Berkeley, its mission is to
provide safe, convenient, courteous and reliable transit
service. These buses are wheelchair accessible and can
transport bicycles. |
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| Bear
Transit - UC Berkeley |
Berkeley CA
(510) 642-5149
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In collaboration with
the local transit, the UC Berkeley Bear Transit provides
affordable service to the University community. The Bear
Transit shuttle system offers convenient transportation
in the campus and its vicinity. |
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RENTAL
CARS |
| AVIS
Rent A Car |
2000 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-7363
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| Budget
Rent a Car |
600 Gilman St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 524-7237
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| Enterprise
Rent A Car |
1990 Oxford St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 705-8989
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| Hertz
Car Rental |
1061 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 558-1438
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| Thrifty
Car Rental |
1990 Oxford St.
Berkeley, CA Ca
(510) 845-1306
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| Taxi
Service |
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Taxi services are available
round the clock in Berkeley. Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
on Center Street, between Shattuck Avenue and Milvia Street
is where a taxi line is located. |
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| TRAINS |
| AMTRAK |
Capitol Corridor
CA
(877) 9-RIDECC (877-974-3322)
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Amtrak's Capitol Corridor service offers
daily service from the Berkeley Station at University
Avenue and Third Street. |
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| BART
(Bay Area Rapid Transit) |
P.O. Box 12688
Oakland, CA 94604-2688
(510) 465-2278
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BART serves the San Francisco
Bay Area and is the fifth busiest heavy rail rapid transit
system in the US. Operating three underground train stations
in Berkeley, it provides transport to Oakland, Walnut
Creek and many more cities. |
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| Ferry
Service - Alameda-Oakland Ferry Service |
950 W. Mall Square
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-3300
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Daily service between Alameda, Oakland,
San Francisco Ferry Building and Pier 41. |
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| Bicycle
Storage |
2160 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 536-2200
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The downtown Berkeley
BART Station offers free, fully supervised and secured
bicycle storage. It also offers basic repairs and valet
service. Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 9:00 pm. Capacity -70 |
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