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International students have a number of transportation options for getting to and getting around Cal State East Bay.
From Hayward
You can reach Cal State East Bay from the Hayward BART Station either by
taking the free Hill Hopper Shuttle or by taking AC Transit Bus #92.
A Hill Hopper Shuttle also runs from the Castro Valley BART to Cal State
East Bay. By car, you can reach the Cal State East Bay Campus from I-580
(Foothill Blvd. exit) and from I-880 (Jackson St. exit).
From San Francisco Airport
A number of shuttle and taxi services are available from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cal
State East Bay. The ride from San Francisco to Hayward takes about 30 minutes and costs approximately
$70.00 if you take a taxi.
The following shuttle services at San Francisco will also take you to Hayward:
Bay Porter Express (link opens in new window)
Phone: 415-467-1800
Fare: $34.00 per person
East Bay Airporter
Phone: 650-873-7771
Fare: $55.00 per person, $10 for additional person
South & East Bay Shuttle
Phone: 408-225-4444
Fare: $89.00 per person, $6 for additional person
Please be sure to give the driver your exact destination and general directions. Click here to see a map of
access routes to Cal State East Bay from the San Francisco Bay Region.
For more information about Transportation in the Bay Area, please visit The Bay Area Transit Information Project
website (link opens in new window).
Daily Transportation
The Alternative Transportation Office (ATO) has been established by Cal State East Bay's
Transportation Committee to meet the University's need for commute alternative programs. The Commute
Information Center (CIC) is located in the University Union, Room 314 and contains transportation information.
In addition, the CIC sells BART & AC Transit tickets, provides schedules of the Hill Hopper shuttle, BART, & AC
Transit bus # 92, and has Carpool-To-School applications. Phone: (510) 885-4638.
The Hill Hopper Shuttle
The Hill Hopper courtesy shuttle supplements AC Transit # 92 and transports students, staff, and faculty
between the campus and the Hayward BART station. For the Hill Hopper's detailed schedule, stop by the CIC
(University Union, Room 314).
Carpool-to-School Program
Share your ride to Cal State! A staff/faculty database, and a student database are available for those interested
in carpooling one to five days a week. Carpool matching is available for both Hayward and Contra Costa
Campuses. Pick up a "Carpool-to-School" application available at the CIC office. Home addresses are
confidential. Other information will be used for carpool purposes only. Staff/faculty will then receive a free match
list of those who share a similar commute route and work schedule; students receive a free match list of other
students sharing a similar commute route and class schedule.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
To reach Cal State East Bay via BART, disembark at the Hayward station. You may proceed to either AC Transit
bus #92, or the Hill Hopper Shuttle. To reach Cal State East Bay's Oakland Information Center via BART,
disembark at the Oakland City Center/12th Street station. It is located 2 blocks away at 505 14th Street,
Suite 102, Oakland. BART fares vary. Stop by the CIC and pick up an "All About BART" pamphlet that includes
information on schedules, fares and routes. To reach BART, call (510) 464-6000. For information such as
schedules and maps check the BART website (link opens in new window).
AC Transit
To reach Cal State East Bay from the Hayward BART station, take AC Transit bus #92. The wait area is to the
right after exiting the paid area of the BART station. Bus #92 schedules are also available in the CIC. To reach
Cal State East Bay's Oakland Information Center from the Oakland City Center/12th Street BART station, or
from other parts of Oakland, take AC Transit buses # 13, 40, 43, 58, 72, or 88. To reach AC Transit, call (510)
817-1717. For information such as schedules and maps check the AC Transit website.
Additional Transportation Resources
Amtrak (link opens in new window)
(800) USA-RAIL
Rail service to certain cities in the U.S.
Note: It may be cheaper to fly.
Greyhound (link opens in new window)
800 231-222
Bus service to certain cities in the U.S.
Note: It may be cheaper to fly.
Air Travel
To book a plane ticket, use the yellow pages of the phone directory to find a local travel agency or use the
internet. As a student, you are often eligible for discounted rates.
Taxis
- Yellow Cab, (510) 732-8500
- Red and White, (510) 490-2020
- Hayward City Cab, (510) 881-4419
Rental Cars
You must be 21 years of age to rent a car from the following companies:
- Enterprise (offers pick up)
25858 Mission Bl.
Hayward, CA, (510) 537-4100 or (800) 736-8222
- Budget
28534 Mission Bl.
Hayward, CA, (510) 733-9590
- Thrifty
25656 Mission Bl.
Hayward, CA, (510) 538-4444
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