Welcome to the 2026 California Infrastructure Symposium! To help you prepare, we’ve put together clear and convenient travel guidance for attendees coming from all across California. Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking the train, getting to the CAIS venue is easy and stress-free.

 Getting to CAIS by Plane

• Rideshare/Taxi: 8–12 minutes depending on terminal and traffic
• Hotel Shuttle: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport South offers periodic complimentary shuttles—please check the hotel’s current schedule when booking.
• Rental Car: All major rental agencies available at SFO; easy 10-minute drive to the hotel or conference center.

• OAK – Oakland International Airport: ~35–45 minutes (traffic dependent)
• SJC – San José Mineta International Airport: ~45–60 minutes

 Getting to CAIS by Car

• Take US-101 North
• Exit at South Airport Blvd
• Follow signs for the conference center and adjacent hotels

• Take US-101 South
• Exit at South Airport Blvd
• The venue will be immediately accessible

• On-site parking at the Conference Center
• Additional parking available at nearby hotels
• Daily parking rates vary depending on venue policies—please check the CAIS attendee packet closer to the event date

 Getting to CAIS by Train

• Closest Station: South San Francisco Station
• The station is approximately 1.3 miles from the Conference Center
• Rideshare services and taxis are easily available from the station
• Travel time examples:
  • San Mateo → South San Francisco: ~15 minutes
  • Burlingame → South San Francisco: ~10 minutes
  • San Jose → South San Francisco: ~55 minutes
  • San Francisco (4th & King) → South San Francisco: ~12 minutes

• Nearest Station: San Bruno Station (about 2 miles away)
• BART is especially convenient if you’re coming from East Bay counties such as Alameda or Contra Costa
• Rideshare/taxi recommended from the station to the venue or hotel

 

 South San Francisco Conference Center – Free Shuttle Service

The South San Francisco Conference Center offers a complimentary shuttle that makes getting to and from the venue simple and stress-free. The shuttle operates daily and loops between the South San Francisco BART Station, the South San Francisco Caltrain Station, and several nearby hotels—making it especially convenient for CAIS attendees.

 

Current shuttle stops include:

• South San Francisco BART Station
• South San Francisco Caltrain Station
• South Airport Boulevard hotels, including:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport South
  • Hilton Garden Inn
  • Holiday Inn San Francisco Airport North
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton
• South San Francisco Conference Center main entrance

 

Shuttles typically run every 20–30 minutes, with schedules posted at each stop and in hotel lobbies. This free service is an excellent way for attendees to move between transit, lodging, and the conference venue without renting a car or using rideshare services.

 

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