EDVentures 2011 Transportation Information
Transportation From SFO or Oakland Airports
There are 4 methods of travel from the Airport to the Westin Market Street Hotel.
- B.A.R.T - Bay Area Rapid Transit
- Airport Shuttles
- Taxi
- Private Rental Car
B.A.R.T
From SFO to The Westin San Francisco Market Street:
It’s a 30-minute train ride to and from SFO. $4.75 each way. From the baggage claim area of SFO, follow the signs to the Air Train and BART. Take either tram to BART Terminal/Terminal G. Purchase your BART ticket from the machines located at the exit off the tram and select the Montgomery Street station as your destination. (If you have any problems at all, a BART attendant will be available at the information booth.) Take the Pittsburg/Bay Point train and exit at Montgomery Street. To exit the station, you will need to insert your BART ticket into the turnstile. Walk up Market Street to Third Street (if you get to Sansome you are going the wrong way), take a left on Third Street, and the hotel will be on your right.
From OAK to The Westin San Francisco Market Street:
Exit the airport terminal and proceed outside to the island curb where you’ll see a large blue and orange sign that reads “AirBART.” Purchase a $2 shuttle ticket from the AirBART ticket machine. This shuttle bus departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum BART station. At the Coliseum station, purchase a BART ticket from the ticket machine with the destination of the Montgomery Street station. (If you have any problems at all, a BART attendant will be available at the BART information booth.) Take the San Francisco/Daly City OR San Francisco/Airport train and exit at Montgomery Street. To exit the station, you will need to insert your BART ticket into the turnstile. Walk up Market Street to Third Street (if you get to Sansome you are going the wrong way), take a left on Third Street, and the hotel will be on your right.
It’s a 30-minute train ride to and from SFO. $4.75 each way. From the baggage claim area of SFO, follow the signs to the Air Train and BART. Take either tram to BART Terminal/Terminal G. Purchase your BART ticket from the machines located at the exit off the tram and select the Montgomery Street station as your destination. (If you have any problems at all, a BART attendant will be available at the information booth.) Take the Pittsburg/Bay Point train and exit at Montgomery Street. To exit the station, you will need to insert your BART ticket into the turnstile. Walk up Market Street to Third Street (if you get to Sansome you are going the wrong way), take a left on Third Street, and the hotel will be on your right.
From OAK to The Westin San Francisco Market Street:
Exit the airport terminal and proceed outside to the island curb where you’ll see a large blue and orange sign that reads “AirBART.” Purchase a $2 shuttle ticket from the AirBART ticket machine. This shuttle bus departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum BART station. At the Coliseum station, purchase a BART ticket from the ticket machine with the destination of the Montgomery Street station. (If you have any problems at all, a BART attendant will be available at the BART information booth.) Take the San Francisco/Daly City OR San Francisco/Airport train and exit at Montgomery Street. To exit the station, you will need to insert your BART ticket into the turnstile. Walk up Market Street to Third Street (if you get to Sansome you are going the wrong way), take a left on Third Street, and the hotel will be on your right.
Driving Directions
From South Bay (SFO Airport, Santa Clara, San Jose)
- Take Highway 101 North toward Highway 80, to the Bay Bridge.
- Take the Fourth Street exit, which leads you down a ramp, placing you onto Bryant Street.
- Continue for one block on Bryant Street, then turn left onto Third Street. Continue for four and a half blocks on Third Street. The Westin San Francisco Market Street is located on the left side of Third Street, between Market and Mission Streets.
- Take Highway 101 South toward and over the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Take the Lombard Street/Downtown exit.
- Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue.
- Turn left onto Bush Street.
- Turn right onto Montgomery Street. (Continue across Market onto New Montgomery.)
- Turn right onto Mission Street.
- Turn right onto on Third Street. The hotel is located half a block on the left side of Third Street, between Market and Mission Streets.
- Take Highway 80 toward San Francisco.
- Cross the Bay Bridge and exit on Fremont Street (first exit on your right).
- Turn left onto Howard Street. Turn right onto Third Street. The hotel is located one and a half blocks on the left side of Third Street, between Market and Mission Streets.
Airport Shuttles
SFO AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Direct transportation by shuttle is available between San Francisco International Airport and many downtown hotels, including The Westin San Francisco Market Street. One-way fare from SFO is $13 to $15 depending on the company selected. To arrange transportation from the airport, contact either SuperShuttle at 415‑558‑8500 supershuttle.com or San Francisco City Shuttle 415‑822‑2648 sanfranciscocityshuttle.com.
OAKLAND AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Direct, 24-hour transportation by shuttle is available from the Oakland International Airport to The Westin San Francisco Market Street. One-way fare from Oakland Airport is $23 to $33. To arrange transportation from the airport, contact either Bayporter at 415‑467‑1800, or City Express at 510‑638‑8830 when you arrive in Oakland. Advanced reservations are not accepted, and credit cards are not accepted.
Direct transportation by shuttle is available between San Francisco International Airport and many downtown hotels, including The Westin San Francisco Market Street. One-way fare from SFO is $13 to $15 depending on the company selected. To arrange transportation from the airport, contact either SuperShuttle at 415‑558‑8500 supershuttle.com or San Francisco City Shuttle 415‑822‑2648 sanfranciscocityshuttle.com.
OAKLAND AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Direct, 24-hour transportation by shuttle is available from the Oakland International Airport to The Westin San Francisco Market Street. One-way fare from Oakland Airport is $23 to $33. To arrange transportation from the airport, contact either Bayporter at 415‑467‑1800, or City Express at 510‑638‑8830 when you arrive in Oakland. Advanced reservations are not accepted, and credit cards are not accepted.
Taxis
Taxis are available from the SFO and Oakland Airport. A typical trip from SFO to the Westin Market Street Hotel is approximately $40 per trip.
Parking Options
Rates: $15 (plus tax) per hour, $5 (plus tax) each additional 1/2 hour $48 (plus tax) overnight (with in-and-out privileges)
Please note that $15 is added for large, over-sized vehicles
Hearst Parking Center
45 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415.989.4000
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 5:00 am to midnight
Saturday, 6:00 am to midnight
Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Rates: $2.50 each 20 minutes, $20 per day (without in-and-out privileges)
Please note that $15 is added for large, over-sized vehicles
Hearst Parking Center
45 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415.989.4000
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 5:00 am to midnight
Saturday, 6:00 am to midnight
Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Rates: $2.50 each 20 minutes, $20 per day (without in-and-out privileges)