Mission Bay Shuttle provides service from 8th and Market Street @ Civic Center BART (1 block to Panoramic Residences), to the SF Campus. Service runs Monday-Friday, during peak commute hours every 16-18 minutes.

Carpooling is one of the most efficient and affordable ways to commute. Learn more about Scoop, CCA's carpool partner as well as Casual Carpool which has been around since the 70s.

CCA has a strong bicycle culture and many students, staff, and faculty commute by bicycle. Both campuses have ample secure bicycle parking, and bike share discounts are available to the CCA community.

Staff and Faculty are eligible for a pre-tax commuter benefit plan that can save up to 40% of annual commuting costs. Qualifying expenses include Clipper Cards, Muni Passes and all public transportation.

Read commute testimonials by CCA Faculty, Staff and Students.

CCA is a two-campus community. Some class choices require traveling between Oakland and San Francisco. Students are encouraged to rely on Public Transit, but as a supplement, CCA provides limited intercampus shuttle service.

Learn more about Clipper Card and public transit providers in the greater Bay Area, including Caltrain, BART, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit, Muni, Samtrans, Wheels, San Francisco Bay Ferry and more...

Learn more about parking policies and options for both the Oakland and San Francisco campus.

Tideline is a new water taxi service from the East Bay to SF. This service is geared for those seeking an upgraded experience on an express ferry. Service is from Berkeley to SF in 30 minutes. Tickets are $9.50 each way, and come with WiFi, beverage service, and flat screen TVs.

Emergency Ride Home provides you with a ‘safety net’ when you walk, bike, take transit, carpool, or vanpool to work.

Learn recommended ways to navigate to important CCA sites located off campus such as the MFA Graduate Studios in Dogpatch and the Curatorial Research Bureau at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.