San Francisco Marriott
Airline
Avis
Public Transportation
Parking

San Francisco Marriott  
55 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 896-1600 P
(415) 486-8101 F
www.sfmarriott.com

The San Francisco Marriott is the official hotel for the 2009 Annual Scientific Assembly, and has extended the special room rate of only $169 until March 27, 2009. By staying at the San Francisco Marriott, you help CAFP reduce rising hotel attrition costs and continue to offer affordable CME. The hotel is extending this rate up to three days before and after the meeting (based on availability), so take advantage of this great rate for an extended holiday stay.

We have reserved a room block for Friday through Sunday nights at $169/night. 

Reservations can be made two ways:
1. By phone at (800) 228-9290 or (415) 896-1600
2. Online at www.sfmarriott.com with CAFP's Special Rate Codes:
a) Single/double ($169) - FAMFAMA
b) Triple ($189) - FAMFAMB
c) Quadruple ($209) - FAMFAMC 

Transportation Information

Southwest Airlines
Flight arrangements are available through CAFP's personalized reservations page at Southwest Airlines. By booking through this site, you'll get Southwest's lowest fare while earning maximum Rapid Rewards credit.

Avis Rental Cars  
AAFP members receive special discounts for using Avis. Contact your travel agent or Avis at (800) 331-1212, or go to the Avis website. Please reference Avis Worldwide Discount Number A685100.

Public Transportation
The easiest and cheapest way to get to the meeting is to use San Francisco Public Transportation. Plan your trip online to get route maps, fares, and directions from www.511.org/. This interactive web site offers current information for attendees using any of the area's major public transportation systems such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), San Francisco Muni and Caltrain. Information is also available for Amtrak Capital Corridor and regional services.

We have compiled schedules and direction information for each major public transit provider, with links to their Web sites for further information.

Caltrain

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) 
BART services travelers from both the San Francisco and Oakland Airports for less than $15 round trip.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO):  Take the airport's free AirTrain Red Line from your domestic flight to BART or walk to BART following the signs to the International terminal. Take the Dublin/Pleasanton-bound BART train to Powell Station. The hotel is only 1- 2 blocks from the Powell Street Station.

To SFO - From any downtown San Francisco BART station:  Take the Millbrae/SFO train to the airport and take AirTrain. To take the AirTrain shuttle to your flight, turn to your right as you exit the BART train and proceed up the stairs, escalator, or elevator to the next floor where you can catch the AirTrain Red Line to the domestic terminal. All domestic flights are approximately a five to ten-minute AirTrain ride from the BART station.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

AirBART is a convenient shuttle bus that links the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station and Oakland International Airport every 10-20 minutes The AirBART shuttle trip takes 15 to 30 minutes depending upon traffic. Fares for AirBART are $3 each way for an adult and $1 for children (12 and under), seniors (65 and over) and disabled. AirBART fare is payable in cash or a $3 BART ticket from a regular ticket machine in the BART station. Exact fare is required and drivers do not make change.

SAVINGS TIP - You can also purchase the BART Travel Pack for AirBART online. It includes (2) $3 BART tickets for AirBART and one $6.30 BART ticket to ride BART to downtown San Francisco and back from Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART station. For additional travel, you can easily add value to your ticket at numerous in-station machines, so you can use the $6.30 ticket throughout the system by adding fare value if necessary.

San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) 
San Francisco's MUNI bus and train system operates 80 routes throughout the city, with convenient stops located within two blocks of most residences and businesses. Several lines service the Market and Mission streets area, within walking distance of the hotel. For online trip planning, directions and schedules, go to: www.sfmta.com/cms/mroutes/indxrout.htm.

System-wide Map (.pdf)
Downtown Map (.pdf)
Market Street Map (.pdf)

Caltrain  
Caltrain serves 31 stations between San Francisco and Gilroy. Only the San Francisco and San Jose Diridon stations are staffed with ticket clerks. Every station is equipped with ticket vending machines, and most stations offer both parking and bicycle access.

Attendees can transfer at Millbrae Station and take the BART Dublin/Pleasanton train to Powell Station or take the SF Muni Bus lines #30 or #45 from the San Francisco Caltrain station.

Parking
Parking in San Francisco is very expensive. If you need to park in San Francisco you can refer to the following map of downtown garages and parking rates.

Hotel - onsite and valet is $11 hourly and $50 daily

Offsite - Refer to the map for local garages and download the rate card for parking rates.

Legend

1. Portsmouth Square

2. Golden Gateway

3. St. Mary's Square

4. Sutter Stockton

5. Union Square

6. Ellis O'Farrell

7. Fifth & Mission

8. Moscone Center

Rate Guide

San Francisco's Department of Parking and Traffic offers a guide and full listing of city owned parking lots and garages at www.sfgov.org/site/frame.asp?u=http://www.sfmta.com. This is a useful tool for those new to driving in the city.