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 drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
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?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving San Mateo bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- 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?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.