Berkeley

Driving Directions and Parking Information

UC Berkeley Campus
It is recommended that anyone visiting the campus determine in advance the building or street names they are intending to find.

From San Francisco: Take I-80 to the University Avenue exit. Drive east; the campus is at the end of University Avenue.

From Oakland: Take I-880 north to I-980 E towards CA-24/WALNUT CREEK. Take CA-24 E to the Telegraph exit. Drive North on Telegraph; the campus is at the end of Telegraph. Parking on campus: Please call Parking & Transportation for current information (510) 643-7701.

Public Parking: Public parking is available in municipal lots and garages around the campus.


Golden Bear Building, 1995 University Avenue, Berkeley

From San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, San Mateo, and Western Contra Costa Counties: Take I-80 to the University Ave. exit. Drive east; the Golden Bear Building is at 1995 University Avenue, cross street Milvia.

From Central Contra Costa County: Take Hwy. 24 to the Telegraph Ave. exit. Drive north on Telegraph until Telegraph intersects with Bancroft Avenue. Take a left on Bancroft and drive west until Bancroft intersects with Milvia. Take a right and drive north until you come to University Avenue. The Golden Bear Building, 1995 University, is at the corner of Milvia and University.

Parking: Parking is available underneath the building at 1995 University (enter from Bonita Street). Parking is limited and the garage does fill. If parking is unavailable, you will be referred to nearby parking lots. If possible, we suggest you use public transportation.

Public Transportation

Public Transportation to the Campus & Golden Bear Building

Within the East Bay: Several AC Transit routes serve the Berkeley campus from various points throughout the East Bay. The Downtown Berkeley BART station is one block west of campus. For route planning and schedule information, call Berkeley TRiP at (510) 643-7665.

From San Francisco and Southern Alameda County: Take a Richmond-bound BART train to the Downtown Berkeley station located one block from campus at Center St. and Shattuck Ave. Or take AC Transit route F from the San Francisco Transbay Terminal (First St. and Mission St.) to downtown Berkeley.

From Central and Eastern Contra Costa County: Take a San Francisco/Colma- or a Fremont-bound BART train to the MacArthur station. Transfer to a Richmond-bound train to the Downtown Berkeley station at Center St. and Shattuck Ave., one block from campus. Campus Shuttle Bus: The Daytime Perimeter shuttle travels clockwise around the campus, departing from downtown Berkeley every 8 minutes. Fare is 25 cents. Call (510) 642-5149 for information. Free Night Safety Shuttle routes serve the campus during evening and nighttime hours when school is in session. For details, call (510) 64B-SAFE (642-7233).

For questions about public transit, call BART information at (510) 465-2278 or AC Transit information at (510) 839-2882.

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San Francisco

Driving Directions and Parking Information

UC Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., San Francisco

From U.S. 101 North: Take I-80 east to the Fourth St. exit. Freeway exits onto Bryant St. Follow Bryant to Third St. Make a left on Third. Go to Folsom St. Make a right on Folsom. Go to Fremont St. Make a left on Fremont. The parking garage is located on Fremont St. before you reach the entrance to the building.

From the North Bay: Take U.S. 101 to Van Ness Ave. Travel south on Van Ness to Eddy St. Turn left on Eddy. Go eight blocks to Fifth St. Turn right on Fifth, cross Market St., and go to Folsom St. Turn left on Folsom. Go to Fremont St. and turn left. The parking garage is located on Fremont St. before you reach the entrance to the building. From the East Bay: Take I-80 west to the Fremont St. exit. Follow Fremont St. to the parking garage entrance on the left side of the street before you reach the entrance to the building.

From the Peninsula: Take U.S. 101 north to I-80 east. Take the Fourth St. exit. Freeway exits onto Bryant St. Follow Bryant to Third St. Make a left on Third. Go to Folsom St. Make a right on Folsom. Go to Fremont St. Make a left on Fremont. The parking garage is located on Fremont St. before you reach the entrance to the building.

Parking: Although the best access is via public transportation, there is a parking garage beneath the building. Access is from Fremont St.; cars parking in the lot are subject to search. The garage is open 7 am-8 pm, Mon.-Fri. There is no entry into the parking garage after 8 pm. Parking is also available at other lots in the area.

Public Transportation

Within San Francisco: Muni lines on Market St. include the 6-Parnassus, F-Market, 9-San Bruno, 21-Hayes, 66-Quintara, and 71-Noriega. The Downtown Center is located midway between the Montgomery and Embarcadero BART stations. You can also catch the Muni metro line at either station. For schedule and connections, as well as information about Muni service to other classroom facilities, call Muni, (415) 673-6864.

From the East Bay: You can obtain information from BART at (510) 465-2278 or AC Transit at (510) 839-2882.

From the Peninsula: You can obtain information from SamTrans, (800) 660-4287. From Marin County: You can obtain information from Golden Gate Transit, (415) 923-2000.

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