Oakland International (OAK) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports are the closest to the UC Berkeley campus. We recommend flying to OAK, which is closer to Berkeley.
The simplest but most expensive way to travel to Berkeley from either airport is by taxi, Uber or Lyft. Please see below for more affordable transportation options.
Public Transportation from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Berkeley
Bay Area Rapid Transit provides regular service between OAK and Downtown Berkeley. Take the BART airport connector, located across the street from the terminals, to the Coliseum BART station, then transfer to a Richmond-bound train. Get off at the Downtown Berkeley BART station. For more information on how to plan a BART trip from the airport, click here.
Public Transportation from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Berkeley
For domestic flights, take the AirTrain to the SFO BART station. From the station, board a Richmond-bound train to the Downtown Berkeley station. During evening hours, take the Antioch-bound train, then transfer at the 19th St./Oakland BART station to a Richmond-bound train and exit at the Downtown Berkeley station. For detailed information about public transportation, visit the Bay Area Rapid Transit website.
Other Transportation
To learn more about the door-to-door shuttle van servicing San Francisco Bay Area airports, visit the OAK or SFO ground transportation websites.
Parking
Parking on the UC Berkeley campus is challenging. Street parking at meters is free after 6 p.m. In non-metered areas, parking is free for two hours and unregulated after 7 p.m. Meters are free with a California disabled placard. Please see these tips for parking at UC Berkeley.
Campus Parking Lots
During traditional work hours, hourly parking must be paid in advance. Please see this map of campus parking.
The parking lots closest to the International House are listed here:
- Maxwell Garage: on the corner of Gayley and Stadium Rim Way, a three-minute walk from the International House.
- Law School Lot: Behind the building, opposite the International House.
- Kroeber Lot: On Bancroft near College Ave. under tennis courts.
- Underhill Garage: at the corner of Channing and College, a five- to ten-minute walk from the International House.
After 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and on weekends, hourly public parking is available in all campus parking areas unless otherwise indicated.
Major Sponsors
