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AAC&U Annual Meeting
January 26-29, 2011
San Francisco

Getting from Overflow Hotels to the Hyatt Regency

Le Méridien San Francisco
333 Battery Street
San Francisco, California  94111
415.296.2900

Le Meridien is four blocks – a five-minute walk – to the Hyatt Regency.  Exit onto Battery Street, turn left at Sacramento Street, and take Sacramento four blocks until it ends at the Hyatt Regency.  If it is raining, you can enter the Embarcadero Plaza across the street from Le Meridien and walk in an enclosed area directly to the Hyatt Regency.

Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf
555 North Point Street
San Francisco, California  94133
415.563.1234

By Streetcar
Registrants staying at the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf can take one of the historic streetcars to the Hyatt Regency.  The streetcar stop is around the block from the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf and stops right outside the Hyatt Regency.  The 15-minute trip is just $2 and is available before 6:00 am to after midnight.  Registrants can ask for more information about the F Market and Whaves Line at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf Front Desk.

Walking Route from Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf
There are various ways one could walk to the Hyatt Regency, but we suggest a walk along the Embarcadero.  It’s a pleasant walk along the water, and it takes about one-half hour.  When returning to the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, follow the Embarcadero to just past Pier 35, and make a left onto North Point Street.

Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
 415.882.1300 or 866.792.6283

Harbor Court Hotel is two long city blocks – a six-minute walk – straight to the Hyatt Regency.

Omni San Francisco
500 California Street
San Francisco, CA  94104
The Omni is five blocks – an eight-minute walk – straight down California Street to the Hyatt Regency.   The cable car line on California Street is currently under repair, but the bus can be caught right outside the Hyatt Regency for a ride up the hill ($2).

Transportation

The Hyatt Regency is 25 minutes from San Francisco International Airport.  Local travel options are as follows:

Lorrie's Shuttle
Operates 4:00 am-11pm, 7 days a week. Door-to-door service between SFO Airport and Hyatt Regency. Price is $16 one way per person. At the airport, look for the White and Green Vans with lettering that says "Go Lorrie's" at the shuttle pick up area. For information call 415-334-9000. Reservations are required for transportation from the hotel to the airport.

Super Shuttle Van Service
Operates 24 hrs/7 days a week. Door to door service between San Francisco and the SFO Airport. From the Airport, go to the upper level (median strip or courtesy island) and look for the blue and yellow van. Price is $17 one way. Call 415-558-8500. Contact concierge for further details. Rates are per person.

The BART
$8.10 each way - Exit at Embarcadero From San Francisco International Airport: Any San Francisco bound (north bound) train will stop at "Embarcadero Station". Hotel is located directly outside the station. Trains are available every 15 to 20 minutes. The hours of operation are: Mon to Fri - 4:45 am to 1:01 am; Saturday - 6:31 am to 1:01 am; Sunday - 6:08 am to 1:01 am.

Bay Porter
The price is $32 for the first person and $15 for each additional person. Green/white vans with silver letters - Hours: 3:00 am to 10:00 pm.
415-467-1800

Taxi: $40 - $45

Amtrak: Across the street at Ferry Building

Caltrain: At 4th and King (5 minute taxi ride, $6.00)

Local Transit System: MUNI rates - $2.00.

FROM OAKLAND AIRPORT
Bayporter 415-467-1800 or City Express 510-638-8830
Reservations are required for both services. Guest needs to specify which hotel they are staying at. $39.00 for the first person and $10 for each additional person. The Bart is approximately $3.80 plus $3.00 for AirBart Shuttle. Exit at Embarcadero.