Hotels
We have arranged discounted room blocks at two hotels in Berkeley:
Residence Inn Berkeley
A recently built 4-star Marriott hotel, centrally located in downtown Berkeley.
Booking deadline: June 1
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
A budget-friendly option! Recently built 3-star hotel in North Berkeley, within walking distance of downtown Berkeley.
Booking deadline: May 15
Airports
Nearby airports include San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Public Transit
For public transit (BART trains and AC Transit buses), you can add a virtual Clipper Card to your Apple or Google Wallet or purchase a plastic Clipper Card at the BART station. Note that plastic cards incur an initial $3 fee.
From SFO on public transit:
Take the BART Richmond Line (Red) direct to downtown Berkeley (for Residence Inn) or North Berkeley (for Aiden Hotel). This costs $12 and takes 60–90 minutes.
From SFO by Uber/Lyft:
Follow signs in the airport to Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Typically takes 35–60 minutes depending on traffic.
From OAK on public transit:
Take the 73 bus to Coliseum (tap your Clipper card upon entry), then take the Orange Line to downtown Berkeley (for Residence Inn) or North Berkeley (for Aiden Hotel). This trip costs $5.60 and takes 45-60 minutes.
From OAK by Uber/Lyft:
Exit the airport and cross the street to the third curb to reach the Uber pickup area. Usually takes about 25 minutes to get to Berkeley.