Get to campus in style with alternative transportation options!
Commuting can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Try different routes and modes to find what works. There are options and solutions for people commuting from within all nine Bay Area counties. Find a comfortable, reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable option.
Park and Ride
Save on parking by driving close to campus, parking, and taking a UCSF Shuttle to your final destination. Parking prices start from $99.
Park and shuttle to campus
Uber Commute Shuttles
UCSF partnered with Uber for access to premium shuttle services on Uber’s Commute Shuttles. UCSF employees commuting to Mission Bay can purchase a monthly subscription to access ten routes, from within San Francisco, East Bay, North Bay, and South Bay, with rides available during morning and evening commute hours.
See if the Uber Commute Shuttle is right for you
Vanpool
The UCSF vanpool program is designed to provide a convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly transportation option for UCSF employees and students.
There are existing vanpools looking for more riders, plus vanpools from various areas, such as Oakland and Antioch, that are forming and are looking for new riders.
See the current openings or start your own vanpool
Carpool
Sharing a ride with someone who is going the same way as you are is a fantastic option with many benefits. They include:
- Save money by sharing the cost of your commute
- Get there faster using HOV or express lanes
- Reduce your environmental impact
To carpool with your UCSF colleagues, start with MyCommute.ucsf.edu to get matched with an existing carpool based on your starting location and destination. You can also connect with UCSF colleagues interested in sharing a ride via the Commute Connect Chatter Group.
Click here for even more carpool options
Biking
UCSF campuses are located in bike-friendly locations. On campus, you'll find secure bike parking, plus all UCSF shuttles are equipped with bike racks. You will also find BayWheels bikeshare stations nearby. There are discount programs for e-bikes and groups to build community around the joy, health, and flexibility of pedaling.
See all biking resources and benefits
Last-Mile Solutions for Mission Bay Commuters
Extra options to help you get from transit to your destination.
Mission Bay TMA Shuttle
Mission Bay TMA Shuttle provides mobility to, from, and within the Mission Bay development area. Take it from the Embarcadero, the Transbay Terminal, and other popular locations to get to the Mission Bay campus.
See Mission Bay TMA schedule
UCSF On-Demand Shuttle
The UCSF on-demand shuttle travels within 1/2 mile of UCSF Mission Bay and now picks up from the Caltrain stop at 22nd St. Station. Request a ride via the TripShot app or by calling 415-476-4646.
Request an on-demand ride
Emergency Ride Home
Know that you’ll never be stuck if an emergency arises. This program reimburses up to $50 of your commute costs for emergency rides home for those who traveled to work via transit, vanpools, or other sustainable commute modes.
Emergency ride home
San Francisco Public Transportation
Explore these public transportation services and resources to help you reach your destination around the City and throughout the Bay Area.
Regional Public Transportation
- BART– Bay Area Rapid Transit service, including service to San Francisco International Airport
Regional Incentives
South Bay: Commute Incentives for San Mateo County Residents Through Commute.org
If you live in San Mateo County, you can take advantage of several programs designed to make your commute more affordable and convenient. Through Commute.org, eligible residents can access discounts, rewards, and other incentives that encourage alternative transportation options. Whether you're carpooling, biking, or using public transit, there are resources to help reduce your commuting costs and environmental impact.
Visit commute.org to learn more
UCSF Shuttles
UCSF Shuttles are a wonderful and safe way to commute to any of the campuses. If there isn't a direct route, perhaps a shuttle can take you the last mile, or the last leg of your commute.
See how a UCSF Shuttle can get you moving
UCSF's Mission Bay On-Demand Shuttle can pick you up at locations around Mission Bay, including the Caltrain stops at 22nd Street and 4th & King Street.
Call an on-demand ride
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