Directions to the temporary MSRI Building at 2850 Telegraph AvenuePublic TransportationFrom the Ashby BART station:Walking: It is a 10 block walk (8 blocks east up Ashby and 2 blocks north on Telegraph) Bus: Take the AC transit #9 line east up Ashby, exit on Telegraph and walk 2 blocks north to 2850 Telegraph From Downtown Berkeley BART:Bus: Take the AC transit #40 line and exit at Telegraph and Oregon From North Berkeley and hills:There is the AC transit #65 line that runs along Euclid, the AC transit #67 line that runs along Spruce, the AC transit #7 line that runs along Arlington, and from the Solano/Colusa area take the AC transit #43 line, for all of these lines you must transfer at the Downtown Berkeley BART and take the AC transit #40 line to Telegraph/ Oregon. Visit http://www.actransit.org for AC transit maps and trip planner. DrivingTake Interstate 80 (East or West), get off on the Ashby Avenue exit, and drive east (away from the Bay). Follow Ashby Ave. to the intersection of Telegraph and Ashby, turn left and go 2 blocks north on Telegraph Ave., turn left on Oregon.Visit http://mapquest.com for exact directions from your point of departure.
Parking: From the AirportBay Area Rapid Transit BART (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: www.bart.gov Bayporter Express Reservations:
Shared Van:
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:
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
Private sedan service between San Francisco Airport or Oakland Airport and the Berkeley area; cash or major credit card. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
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. If you are coming directly to MSRI, from the Ashby Station, it is a 10 block walk, 8 blocks east up Ashby and 2 blocks north on Telegraph, OR take the AC transit bus #9 east up Ashby, exit on Telegraph and walk 2 blocks north to 2850 Telegraph. With luggage, it may be easier to exit at the Downtown Berkeley Station, take the AC transit bus #40 to Telegraph Ave. & Oregon St. and exit directly in front of MSRI (2850 Telegraph). 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:
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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