Karmapa's EmpowermentsWhere To Stay & How to Get There |
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Transportation
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BART now runs from both the SFO and Oakland airports to downtown San Francisco.
From the San Francisco Airport:
San Francisco Airport BART's new SFO station is located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal Main Hall, allowing passengers to exit the rapid transit system and step directly into SFO.
BART operates during the following hours:
Weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to Midnight
Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight
Airport Shuttle Service from SFO
Lorries Aiport Shuttle
Reservations (415).334-9000
$12.00 PER PERSON
Specially designated boarding zones (known as Red Zones outside all 3 terminals at San Francisco
International Airport; Lorrie's airport boarding areas are staffed daily from 7.30 am to 11.20 pm with
well-trained Passenger Service Representatives
There are also inexpensive door-to-door vans available at SFO for about $16 one way. After you get your bags, go back upstairs one flight to the ticket area, and as you exit look above the doors for directions to thedoor-to-door vans.
Taxis are available downstairs on the baggage level. A taxi to downtown is approximately $40, which can be shared.
From the Oakland Airport:
Air-BART is a direct shuttle between the Oakland Airport and the Oakland Coliseum/Aiport BARTstation. Air-BART operates approximately every ten minutes between 6:05am and 11:35pm (between 8:05am and 11:35pm on Sundays). The shuttle stops at the island in front of the Airport's baggage claim area, and on San Leandro Blvd at the BART station. One way fare is $2.00 ($0.50 for senior citizens and children under 5). Ticket machines are located in Terminals 1 and 2 in the airport. These machines do not give change for bills larger than $1. At Coliseum BART, purchase a BART ticket with exactly $2.00 value to give to the bus driver. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes, 20-30 minutes during the peak weekday rush hour. For more information call 510-577-4294.
AC Transit Route 58 also operates between the airport and the Coliseum BART. One way fare is $1.50 ($1.25 with BART-to-Bus transfer). Service is every seventeen minutes midday, and more frequent at peak hours.
Parking in Downtown San Francisco
Warning: IF YOU RENT A CAR and you are staying downtown, parking is extremely expensive at the hotels. Try:
Sutter-Stockton Garage
(415-982-8370), at Sutter and Stockton St.
Day Rates--$2 per hr. up to 5hr.; $11 for 6hr.; $15 for 7hr. Open 24hr.
Overnight Rate- 6pm to 7am is $6.00 maximum
Event Location
The Golden Gate Club is located at 135 Fisher Loop in the Presidio of San Francisco.
Call the Golden Gate Club at (415) 561-2582.
www.goldengateclub.com
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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
From Bay Bridge/ Marina (Northeast Presidio Entrance)
From the Bay Bridge take the Embarcadero exit on the left side of the freeway. At the light, take a right onto Harrison St., and take a left on Embarcadero. Follow Embarcadero, then take a left on Bay St. Take a right on Laguna, and a left on Marina St. Stay in the right lane and enter the Presidio at Marina Gate. DO NOT GO LEFT ONTO DOYLE DRIVE. Marina St. turns into Mason Drive. At the Stop Sign turn left onto Halleck St., which ends at Lincoln Blvd. Go right onto Lincoln Blvd. At the row of red brick buildings, take a left onto Montgomery St. Turn right onto Sheridan Ave. and at the three-way intersection take a left onto Ord St. Follow Fisher Loop up the hill. The Golden Gate Club is the building to your right.
From Lombard Gate (East Presidio Entrance):
Enter the Presidio at Lombard and Lyon. At the three-way stop sign turn right onto Presidio Blvd. Keep going straight. Presidio turns into Lincoln Blvd. At the row of red brick buildings, take a left onto Montgomery St. Turn right onto Sheridan Ave. and at the three-way intersection take a left onto Ord St. Follow Fisher Loop up the hill. The Golden Gate Club is the building to your right.
From Presidio Blvd. Gate (Southeast Presidio Entrance):
Stay on Presidio Blvd., which turns into Lincoln Blvd. at the three-way stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign and continue straight. At the row of red brick buildings, take a left onto Montgomery St. Turn right onto Sheridan Ave. and at the three-way intersection take a left onto Ord St. Follow Fisher Loop up the hill. The Golden Gate Club is the building to your right.
From Arguello Gate (South Presidio Entrance):
Enter the Presidio at Arguello and Jackson St., the street winds to the right, stay on Arguello. Arguello ends at Moraga, turn left on Moraga. Take a right on Infantry Terrace and a left on Fisher Loop. The Golden Gate Club is the building to your right.
From El Camino Del Mar (Southwest Presidio Entrance):
El Camino del Mar turns into Lincoln Blvd. Stay on Lincoln Blvd. and follow it past two overpasses. Once you pass the National cemetery on your right, turn right onto Infantry Terrace, and take an immediate right onto Fisher Loop. The Golden Gate Club is the building to your right.
From the Golden Gate Bridge (Northeast Presidio Entrance):
Be sure to be in the far right toll lane. From the toll plaza immediately turn right onto Merchant (25th Ave Exit). Follow the sign for Golden Gate NRA. Merchant ends at Lincoln Blvd. Take a left onto Lincoln Blvd. and once you pass the National Cemetery, turn right onto Infantry Terrace, and take another immediate right onto Fisher Loop. The Golden Gate Club is the building to your right.
From SFO Airport (South Presidio Entrance):
Take Highway 380 West to Highway 280 North towards San Francisco, follow signs to Golden Gate Bridge. Follow signs for 19th Ave./Park Presidio. When you are close to the Presidio, take a right on California and a left on Arguello. Enter the Presidio at Arguello Gate. For directions to Golden Gate Club, see "From Arguello Gate".
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE EVENT:
PRESIDIGO
Look for this sign for the bus stops
Shuttle Sign
PresidiGo is a free shuttle service that makes it easy for visitors, residents and tenants to travel within the park and to connect with regional public transit.
Muni Bus # 43 to Letterman Hospital
Muni Bus #29 to the Main Post
Muni Bus #41 and #45 end at Lyon Street
Muni Bus #28 Richardson and Golden Gate Bridge
For more info call Muni at (415) 673-6864
Or Golden Gate Transit at (415) 455-2000
The PresidiGo Shuttle operates weekdays from 6:20 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
The PresidiGo Shuttle picks up passengers at more than 40 locations throughout the park. Look for this
symbol to catch the PresidiGo!
Shuttle Sign
Blue Route (1 complete cycle)
Stop 9: National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center & Golden Gate Club
Orange Route (1 complete cycle)
Stop 9a: National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center & Golden Gate Club
