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Most major airlines fly to SFO and it is the most
convenient of the three airports.
Ground Transportation from SFO
BART
The cheapest method of getting from SFO to the
playing site is BART. Also, when traffic is bad, it is the fastest. You
can access BART by following the signs in the baggage claim area to the
Air Train. Take the Air Train (no cost) to the BART station.
Once at the BART station, you will need to buy a
ticket. There are ticket vending machines at the station. The fare to
San Francisco is $5.15 one way. Be sure to get a San Francisco or East
Bay bound train. The station you want to exit is Powell Street. The
journey will take about 30 minutes excluding waiting time for the train.
The wait should be no longer than 15 minutes.
The first BART train departs SFO at 4:07am weekdays
(5:56 Saturdays, 7:56 Sundays). The last train of the evening departs
from the airport at 11:46. There is no discount for buying a round trip
ticket, but you can save time by doing so.
When you put your ticket in the turnstile, it will
come back up. Take it with you. When the value is exhausted, it will not
be returned.
For more information about BART,
click here.
TIP: While the machines make change for small bills,
it might be a good idea to have exact change.
When you arrive at the Powell Station, exit at 4th
Street and Market. Walk one block south on 4th Street. The
Marriott is at the northeast corner of 4th and Mission.
Shuttles
Various shuttle services run from SFO and will take
you directly to the Marriott (or any other hotel).
Super Shuttle (415-558-8500) charges $15 plus tip
door to door. Most of the others are about the same. Reservations are
not needed from the airport, but are a good idea for the return. To get a
shuttle, go up one level from baggage claim, exit the terminal and cross
to the center median. You will see signs for shuttle services.
Shuttle services take about 20-40 minutes to arrive
in downtown San Francisco. Travel time depends on traffic conditions and
how many stops they make prior to arriving at your destination.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful from SFO. The fare will be
between $32 and $40 plus tip plus a $2 airport tax. This tax only applies
to trips originating at SFO. Taxis take about 20 minutes to
downtown , longer if traffic is bad.
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Transportation
Many major airlines fly to OAK.
Ground Transportation from OAK
BART
The cheapest method of getting from OAK to the
playing site is BART. Also, when traffic is bad, it is the fastest. You
can access BART by following the signs in the baggage claim area to the
AirBART shuttle. The shuttle costs $2.00 ($1
for seniors).
AC transit bus line #50 ($1.75 regular fare/.85 for seniors) also runs
between the airport and the Coliseum BART station.
Once at the BART station, you will need to buy a
ticket. There are ticket vending machines at the station. The fare to
San Francisco is $3.35 one way. Be sure to get a San Francisco bound
train. At off hours, take a Richmond train and transfer at 12th
Street in downtown Oakland to a San Francisco bound train. The station
you want to exit is Powell Street. The direct train journey will take
about 25 minutes excluding waiting time for the train and the shuttle
time. The wait for a train should be no longer than 15 minutes.
The first BART train departs Coliseum (OAK airport
station) at 4:27am weekdays (5:57 Saturdays, 7:54 Sundays). The last
train departs Coliseum at 12:25 am. There is no discount for buying a
round trip ticket, but you can save time by doing so.
When you put your ticket in the turnstile, it will
come back up. Take it with you. When the value is exhausted, it will not
be returned.
For more information about BART,
click here.
TIP: While the machines make change for small bills,
it might be a good idea to have exact change.
When you arrive at the Powell Station, exit at 4th
Street and Market. Walk one block south on 4th Street. The
Marriott is at the northeast corner of 4th and Mission.
Shuttles
Various shuttle services run from OAK and will take
you directly to the Marriott (or any other hotel).
Super Shuttle charges $25 plus tip door to door.
Most of the others are about the same. To get a shuttle, follow signs for
shuttle services.
Shuttle services take about 30-40 minutes depending
on how many stops they make prior to your hotel and traffic.
TIP: Shuttles will take longer during peak periods.
Super Shuttle’s phone number is 415-558-8500.
Reservations are needed.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful from OAK. The fare will be
between $50 and $60 plus tip. Taxis take about 30 minutes unless traffic
is bad. Then who knows.
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Many major airlines fly to SJC.
Ground Transportation from SJC
BART
The cheapest method of getting from SJC to the
playing site is a combination of a local bus and BART. This is a very
slow trip.
Board Airport Flyer (VTA #10) at
Airport. Exit at the Metro Light Rail Station.
Board Light Rail at Metro. Exit at Civic Center. Take the VTA #180
Express Bus to Fremont Bart Station. This
process will take approximately an hour and costs $3.50, $0.75 for
seniors.
Once at the BART station, you will need to buy a
ticket. There are ticket vending machines at the station. The fare to
San Francisco is $5.00 one way. Be sure to get a San Francisco bound
train. The station you want to exit is Powell Street. The journey will
take about 50 minutes excluding waiting time for the train and the time to
get to BART. The wait for a train should be no longer than 15 minutes.
BART runs from 5:06 in the morning to 5:51 in the
evening. After 5:51, you can take a Richmond bound train and transfer to
a San Francisco bound train at MacArthur. This service can be accessed
until 12:00 am. There is no discount for buying a round trip ticket, but
you can save time by doing so.
When you put your ticket in the turnstile, it will
come back up. Take it with you. When the value is used up, it will not
be returned.
For more information about BART,
click here.
TIP: While the machines make change for small bills,
it might be a good idea to have exact change.
When you arrive at the Powell Station, exit at 4th
Street and Market. Walk one block south on 4th Street. The
Marriott is at the northeast corner of 4th and Mission.
Shuttles
Various shuttle services run from SJC and will take
you directly to the Marriott (or any other hotel).
Shuttle services charges $69-79 plus tip door to
door. To get a shuttle, follow signs for shuttle services.
Shuttle services take about 60 minutes depending on
how many stops they make prior to your hotel and traffic.
TIP: Shuttles will take longer during peak periods.
Taxis
Taxis are available from SJC. The fare will be
between $150 and $160 plus tip. Taxis take about 60 minutes unless
traffic is bad. Then who knows.
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If you arrive by
Amtrak, the Oakland station about 1 mile from a BART station. Take a
taxi to the 12th Street Oakland Civic Center Station. It is at
1245 Broadway.
Once at the BART station, you will need to buy a
ticket. There are ticket vending machines at the station. The fare to
San Francisco is $2.75 one way. Be sure to get a San Francisco bound
train. The station you want to exit is Powell Street. The journey will
take about 15 minutes excluding waiting time for the train and the time to
get to BART. The wait for a train should be no longer than 15 minutes.
BART runs from 4:42 in the morning to 12:49 at
night. There is no discount for buying a round trip ticket, but you can
save time by doing so.
When you put your ticket in the turnstile, it will
come back up. Take it with you. When you use up the value, it will not
be returned.
For more information about BART,
click here.
TIP: While the machines make change for small bills,
it might be a good idea to have exact change.
When you arrive at the Powell Station, exit at 4th
Street and Market. Walk one block south on 4th Street. The
Marriott is at the northeast corner of 4th and Mission.
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If you arrive by bus, you will arrive at the
Transbay Terminal which is located at 1st
and Mission Streets, only 3 blocks from the Marriott. From the Terminal,
go West on Mission Street to 4th Street. The Marriott is on
the Northeast corner of 4th and Mission.
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San Francisco Marriott
- On-site parking, fee: $50 US daily
- Valet parking, fee: $50 US daily
Super Shuttle
Home of the pioneer and leader in door to door airport ground
transportation. From the beginning, SuperShuttle was established with a
tradition of exceptional guest service. Our strategy was simple: to be the
premier shared-ride transportation company, by taking care of the guest
better than anyone else.
Approximate fare from San Francisco Airport to San Francisco Hotels is
$15.00
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