Student rides
Academy of Art University rides home, airport runs & game day
San Francisco, California· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from San Francisco and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
San Francisco connects to the relay grid near San Jose, CA (42 miles away). Popular first legs:
- San Francisco → Sacramento, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- San Francisco → Santa Rosa, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- San Francisco → Fresno, CA143 mi · $20–$35
- San Francisco → Chico, CA192 mi · $25–$45
- San Francisco → Santa Maria, CA213 mi · $30–$50
- San Francisco → Reno, NV219 mi · $30–$50
- San Francisco → Bakersfield, CA243 mi · $30–$55
- San Francisco → Redding, CA262 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
All rides from San Francisco
21 outgoing and 21 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch San Francisco.
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Academy of Art University student travel FAQ
- How do Academy of Art University students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving San Francisco and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from San Francisco cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.