Explore these public transportation services and resources to help you reach your destination around San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Remember to use pre-tax benefits to save on your public transit commute costs.
San Francisco Public Transportation
Muni offers buses and trains within San Francisco. SFMTA’s Muni buses and light rail.
Regional Public Transportation
BART trains connect the East Bay, South Bay, and San Francisco, including service to San Francisco International Airport. Download the BART app for real-time train arrivals.
Take the UCSF Shuttle from the BART stations at Civic Center or 16th St Mission to get to campus.
Parking at BART: You can park at most BART stations for $3/day or $84-126/month to make the trip to the train quick and easy. See BART pricing here.
BayWheels: The BayWheels bikeshare program is another option for getting to and from BART. The program has bikeshare stations located around San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. The e-bikes make it easy to tackle the San Francisco hills and a BayWheels membership cuts costs if you ride regularly. Bring your own helmet and hop on a bike! Learn more.
Bring your own bike: BART allows you to bring a bike with you on the train. If you are interested in trying it out, read more about bike guidelines here.
Mission Bay Transportation
The Mission Bay Transportation Management Association (MBTMA) has a free shuttle running from Powell BART, the TransBay Terminal, and Embarcadero to Mission Bay. Find routes here and schedules here.
Additional Resources
Coming from the East Bay? Find commute options here.
511 – transportation information for the Bay Area, including traffic, public transit, carpool, bicycling, and parking information.
To ZSFG:
Free shuttle from 24th St. BART to ZSFG.
