Addiction Health Services Research Conference

Travel and Transportation

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!

San Francisco, CA is a popular tourist destination, known for its cool climate, steep hills, beautiful Bay and ocean views, and unique Victorian architecture. It is home to iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the Painted Ladies, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Chinatown district.

Conference Venue

The Palace Hotel San Francisco

2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Tel. 415-512-1111

Traveling to SF

By Plane

The San Francisco Bay Area has three major international airports – San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

SFO is the largest and preferred airport for visiting San Francisco.

Distance to downtown San Francisco: ~15 miles

Once you land at SFO, there are a handful of ways to travel into the city. Common options are:

  • Ride-share (Uber or Lyft). The designated ride-share pick up and drop off location at SFO is on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Fares vary greatly depending on traffic and demand but may average around $50. A typical ride is approximately 30 minutes.
  • Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). There is a BART stop in International Terminal G at SFO. Board the San Francisco/Antioch train, and get off at the Montgomery Station, which is 1 block from the Palace Hotel. A round-trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco is $21.10 ($10.55 one-way) and approximately 30 minutes. Purchase your ticket before entering the train.
  • SamTrans buses. Bus SFO 292 runs between SFO and downtown San Francisco. There are SamTrans bus stops at Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. Once on the bus, get off at the Mission St. and 3rd St. bus station, which is 0.2 miles from the Palace Hotel. Cost is $2-$5 one-way for adults. A typical ride is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

For additional options and details on traveling to the city from SFO, please visit Transportation Basics: How to Get Around San Francisco.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

OAK is located in Oakland, CA, just across San Francisco via the Bay Bridge. This airport is not as large as SFO but offers many value-based alternatives for those traveling to the Bay Area.

Distance to downtown San Francisco: ~19 miles

Once you land at OAK, there are various ways to travel to downtown San Francisco. Common options are:

  • Ride-share (Uber or Lyft). Terminals 1 and 2 at OAK have designated pick up/drop off locations. A typical ride from OAK to San Francisco is approximately 45 minutes and approximately $60, though fares vary greatly depending on time and demand.
  • Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The BART station at OAK is located across from the Terminal 1 baggage claim. Take a train to the BART Coliseum station and transfer to a San Francisco-bound BART train. Get off at the Montgomery station, which is 1 block from the Palace Hotel. A round trip from OAK to San Francisco is $24 ($12 one-way) and takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes. Purchase your ticket before entering the train.

For additional options and details on traveling from OAK to San Francisco, please visit Transportation Basics: How to Get Around San Francisco.

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

SJC is located in San Jose, CA, in the South Bay near Silicon Valley. This airport is the furthest away for San Francisco-bound travelers.

Distance to downtown San Francisco: ~46 miles

Once you land at SJC, there are multiple options for traveling to downtown San Francisco. Common options are:

  • Ride-share (Uber or Lyft). Terminals A and B at SJC have designated pick up/drop off locations. A typical ride from SJC to downtown San Francisco is approximately 60 minutes. Fares vary greatly depending on time and demand but may average around $90.
  • Caltrain. To get to Caltrain from SJC, take the Airport Flyer-VTA Route #60 bus to the Santa Clara Transit Center and transfer to Caltrain. Once on Caltrain, get off at the 4th and King station, which is 1.2 miles from the Palace Hotel. A one-way Caltrain adult ticket from SJC to San Francisco is $10.50. Purchase your ticket before entering the train. Rides are 60 minutes or longer depending on the train selected (e.g., bullet, limited).

For additional options and details on traveling from SJC to San Francisco, please visit Transportation Basics: How to Get Around San Francisco.

By Train

Amtrak offers a variety of travel options. You can get to San Francisco by Thruway bus connections at Emeryville, CA.

Four railway options are:

For more information on Amtrak Thruway, please visit Amtrak Thruway Connecting Services Multiply Your Travel Destinations, as well as Transportation Basics: How to Get Around San Francisco.

Getting Around SF

Look out for information on travel options for getting around San Francisco!