We encourage students to use public transportation once they arrive in Berkeley. Several AC Transit bus lines run directly to campus and to most residence halls. The Berkeley TRiP Commute Store provides maps, schedules, discounted transit tickets for students, and information for all transit systems in the Bay Area. Staff are eager to help students find their way around town and the greater Bay Area. Bicycles One of the most popular forms of transportation at Cal is the bicycle.
Some students have expensive models that they use both for campus transportation and for recreation.
Other students prefer a more modest bicycle for campus use only. Berkeley is hilly, so students should choose their bicycles according to the areas where they will be riding. Cars Public transportation in the Bay Area is very good, and there is regular shuttle service around the perimeter of the campus. Even so, some students still elect to bring their cars. Students must purchase special parking permits each year for every vehicle, including motorcycles, from Parking and Transportation Services.