How often do students go to SF?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi guys! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how often students from Cal crossover to SF. I'm quite a large city person, so I'm a little worried I might feel out of sorts for the first few months attending Berkeley.</p>

<p>Also, if anyone could tell me how far the journey is by BART/any other means (the search tool has gotten me answers from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, which is quite a big difference) it would be great! And is the MUNI Geary 38/L bus really as bad as it sounds?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>From Cal to downtown SF by Bart is very fast.
by car is from 15 to 60 min - depends on traffic.
Bus 38 / 38L go from downtown to beach, (Richmond District) They are always full.
38 stops on every stop (every 2 blocks)
38L has much less stops (like express)
I am taking this bus to school every day .</p>

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<p>I don’t think I’ve been to SF ever since I discovered Bay Street. When I was a sophomore I went to SF a few times a semester to watch a musical, go to the chocolate festival, etc. With your Cal student ID (paid bus pass) you can take the F or FS bus to SF.</p>

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<p>I know freshmen who go to SF every weekend, but for the most part, people seem to limit it to twice a month or so for big outings.</p>

<p>And BART’ing to SF takes 30 minutes.</p>

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<p>dude, you can easily live in SF and go to Cal. lots of students do it. BART goes right into Berkeley, it is fast and efficient. no problemo! </p>

<p>SF is a great town! i will stay in Sausalito and commute for a while. hopefully i can take all my classes on two or three days per week max.</p>

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<p>Thanks all for your replies :)! It’s good to hear, I was a little worried about how I would adapt but I guess “comfort zone” is not too far away.</p>

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Wow I’m kinda surprised that a lot of students do it, I’d imagine that factoring walking times and stuff the journey could take up to an hour and that sounds like quite a heavy commute for a full-time student to me. But I suppose everyone has different degrees of tolerance :)</p>

<p>Also, does anyone know how slow the free AC bus is compared to the BART? And is 38/L Geary really that bad D: (I’ve got a few friends living near Japantown).</p>

<p>Thanks again :)</p>