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Participants
and visitors can book their
flights to either Oakland International (OAK) or San Francisco
International Airport (SFO). Flights arriving to Oakland from other
parts of the country are usually slightly cheaper, but this is by no
means a standard rule, so make sure to evaluate all options. We do not
recommend booking flights to San Jose Airport, as it is too far and not
easily accessible by train.
Both
OAK and SFO airports are accessible by public transportation. Regional
BART trains run between 5 AM and 12 AM, and will take passengers
directly to Downtown Berkeley station from both airports. However, in
Oakland, travelers will need to take the AIR Bart Bus to get to the
train station from the airport--tickets cost $3 (make sure to bring
exact change). From SFO, one way train tickets to Berkeley cost $5.90,
from Colosseum Station/Oakland Airport they are $2.20 (plus the
additional $3 for the bus). Having arrived to downtown Berkeley BART
station, those who have made reservations at the Durant hotel can walk,
take a cab or take the bus line #51, #7 or #1R going toward the UC
campus (eastbound). All of these buses stop at the corner of Durant
Avenue and Bowditch Street where the hotel is located.
Alternatively,
participants may choose to get shuttle transportation with Bay Porter
Express. When seeking transport from Oakland International to Berkeley,
the cost is $25 (plus $2 per bag and tip for the driver); if coming
from San Fransisco International, the flat rate is $29. Taxis are
always an option, albeit a more expensive one, especially from San
Francisco to Berkeley.
For
more information, take a look at:
http://www.oaklandairport.com/index3.cfm
http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp
http://bart.gov/index.asp
(features an online trip planner)
http://www.bayporter.com/
(features online reservations)
http://www.actransit.org
(features online public transportation trip planner)
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