Take the BART to the Berkeley station, then walk across the street to the area immediately in front of the Bank of America, where you can catch the UCB "P", "C" or "R" bus to the Hearst Mining Circle on campus, and there, the "H" (Hill) bus to MSRI. Bus travel time from Berkeley BART to MSRI is typically 30-45 minutes, and can be more during the middle of the day. The shuttle schedules change from time to time, and the bus does not run on weekends and UC Berkeley holidays. For current information, visit UCB Parking and Transportation.

AC transit service #65 between Berkeley BART and Lawrence Hall of Science via Euclid Ave. and Grizzly Peak Blvd. There is an hourly service Saturday and Sunday (on the halfhour from BART, at n:55 from Lawrence Hall of Science, last bus 6:55pm) and a halfhourly service weekdays.

Visit http://www.actransit.org for AC transit maps and trip planner.

Driving

From South, North, West (San Francisco): Get to the 80 (East or West), exit on University Avenue and drive away from the Bay. Follow University Avenue to its end. Turn left onto Oxford street, then right onto Hearst Avenue. At the second light, turn right onto Gayley Road (on the UCB campus). Take the first left onto Stadium Rim Way, and the first left onto Centennial Drive (which goes away from the Memorial stadium). Signs now indicate the direction of MSRI. Centennial Drive goes up up up, past the UC Botanical Garden, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, and the Lawrence Hall of Science. Past the Lawrence Hall of Science, the road curves sharply right and up. MSRI's parking spaces are in the uppermost 2 rows of the parking lots after this curve. Please read the next section on Parking.

For deliveries and handicapped parking, stay on Centennial Drive until after the parking lots. Turn right onto the access road to MSRI/Space Sciences Lab (Gauss Way - but the sign is easy to miss since its on the opposite side of the road as the turnoff). Drive between the two buildings and down to MSRI at the end of the road (about 250 yards/meters).

From the East: Take 24 West and exit at Fish Ranch Road. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Fish Ranch Rd. (so as not to be redirected back onto 24 East). Follow Fish Ranch up the hill to the stop sign and turn right onto Grizzly Peak Blvd. At the next stop sign (after 3 miles), turn left onto Centennial Drive. Drive down until you see the parking lots on your left about 200 yards/meters. MSRI's parking lot is the uppermost 2 rows. Please read the next section on Parking.

Area map
Route to MSRI
MSRI's location using Google Maps

Parking

MSRI Permit Parking

The MSRI parking lot consists of the top two levels of the hill terrace parking. The lot is on the hill below the MSRI building off Centennial Drive. MSRI has a limited number of parking slots for members, staff, workshop participants and special events attendees. Due to the limited number of spaces, these parking spots tend to fill up quickly. Additional parking is available in the lower levels, for a fee. The UCB Police department patrols all of the lots and will ticket vehicles that are parked off the pavement or that do not have a visible permit.

There are three parking spaces directly in front of Chern Hall for anyone with a Disabled Person Parking Placard.

The parking spaces at the top of the driveway at MSRI are reserved for staff members and service providers. Please do not double park next to these spaces or along the cement wall.

UC Fee-Based Parking

After you park, take note of the parking space number, find a pay station and purchase your parking permit. If the nearest pay station is not working, there is one located on each level. There is also a pay station located near the traffic light in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science. The pay stations accept quarters as well as one, five and ten dollar bills.

Space Sciences Lab

Before 5:00pm, parking at the Space Sciences Lab is for SSL employees only. After 5:00pm, no permit is required.

From the San Francisco Airport

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART, our subway/metro system)

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: www.bart.gov

Bay Area Shuttles

Bay Area Shuttles is unbiased, independent airport transportation guide and directory.
http://www.bayareashuttles.net/

Bayporter Express

Reservations:

1-415-467-1800 outside Bay area
1-877-467-1800 toll free from Bay area
Online info and reservations: www.bayporter.com

Shared Van:

$27 to Berkeley
$31 to Kensington
$32 to Oakland
$12 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.) Effective November 1, 2003, boarding locations at SFO changed, now boarding at Arrival Baggage Level #1. When you have your baggage call BayPorter at 1-877-467-1800 (within SF Bay Area toll Free) from any pay telephone, or from the phone boards at baggage claim. It is important that you call the BayPorter Dispatcher from the airport because vans are only allowed at the terminals while actively boarding passengers. Give your confirmation number or name to the operator, who will then provide you with the time and directions to the nearest Courtyard for pickup. Cash, credit cards & travelers checks accepted, check website for full details: www.bayporter.com

Super Saver Transportation

Reservations:

510-247-3337
1-800-900-8880 toll free
email inquiries: sndollar17@aol.com

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 toll free
www.airportcommuter.com on line
$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.

From the Oakland Airport

Airport/Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) flyoakland.com Air-BART is a direct shuttle between the Oakland Airport and the Oakland Coliseum/Airport BART station, operating approximately every fifteen minutes between 6:05 AM and 11:50 PM (between 8:00 AM and 11:45 PM on Sundays). The shuttle stops at the island in front of the Airport's baggage claim area, and at the COLISEUM BART station. Ticket machine inside terminal, drivers do not accept cash. 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 $1.80 to $2.00. BART runs M-F 4:00 a.m. to midnight, Sat. 6 a.m. to midnight, Sun. 8 a.m. to midnight. Take the northbound RICHMOND train, exit at one of the three Berkeley stations depending upon your destination.

Bay Area Shuttles

Bay Area Shuttles is unbiased, independent airport transportation guide and directory.
http://www.bayareashuttles.net/

Bayporter Express (see SFO info above)

Prices are slightly lower from Oakland Airport: $21 to Berkeley or Oakland, $25 to Kensington *RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 1-877-467-1800 or 415-467-1800

Super Saver Transportation (see SFO info above)

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

Airport Commuter (see SFO info above)

Reservations:

1-888-876-1777 toll free
www.airportcommuter.com on line
$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.

Disclaimer

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