San Fransisco-Berkeley Commute

dstark
Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:48:37 +0000

Here is a sample Bart schedule. It takes about 35 minutes from downtown Berkeley to Balboa Park. I think the walk from City College to the Bart station is about 10-15 minutes. It’s about $3.55 each way.

http://www.bart.gov/stations/quickPlanner/schedule.asp?origin=BRK&destination=BALPK&time_mode=departs&depart_time=9%3A00+AM&format=expanded&trip_mode=roundtrip&depart_month=7&depart_date=6&return_month=7&return_date=6&return_time=3%3A00+PM&return_page=/stations/quickplanner/quickPlanner.asp&new=yes

As for advice, it’s been a long time since I went to those schools. Many people make the transition from City College to Berkeley successfully, so just do your homework. Also plan out your classes in advance so you know what you need to take.

As for where to live, that is a personal choice. The Sunset is quiet.

The area around the Haight is more interesting. The Marina area is probably the best area to live, but it is far from City College. You can probably get to City College faster from Berkeley than the Marina. It is expensive.