Student rides
College of San Mateo rides home, airport runs & game day
San Mateo, California· two-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from San Mateo 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 Mateo connects to the relay grid near San Jose, CA (28 miles away). Popular first legs:
- San Mateo → Sacramento, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- San Mateo → Santa Rosa, CA103 mi · $15–$25
- San Mateo → Fresno, CA143 mi · $20–$35
- San Mateo → Chico, CA192 mi · $25–$45
- San Mateo → Santa Maria, CA213 mi · $30–$50
- San Mateo → Reno, NV219 mi · $30–$50
- San Mateo → Bakersfield, CA243 mi · $30–$55
- San Mateo → 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.
Other campuses near San Mateo
College of San Mateo student travel FAQ
- How do College of San Mateo students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving San Mateo 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 Mateo 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.