How do I get there by public transit?

From anywhere in the greater Bay Area, take BART or MUNI to the Civic Center station in San Franciso. From Market Street, take Grove Street and walk down one block. The facility is between Larkin and Polk streets.

Is there parking nearby?

Yes, across the street at the city-operated Civic Center parking garage.

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From San Francisco International Airport.
Exit airport "North on Interstate 101" then follow directions below. There are also several services available to transport you between the San Francisco International Airport (SF0) and downtown SF: SFO Airporter/415-495-8404; SuperShuttle 415-558-8500; or SamTrans 817-1717;. For more information on ground access transportation to and from SF0 call 1-800-SF0-2008.

North on Interstate 101.
Take the Civic Center exit to 9th Street. Travel north on 9th. This street turns into Larkin Street as it crosses Market Street. Take Larkin 1 block to Grove Street. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.

Via the Bay Bridge.
Take the Civic Center exit to 9th Street. Travel north on 9th. This street turns into Larkin Street as it crosses Market Street. Take Larkin one block to Grove Street. Turn left on Grove. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.

Via the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take the Lombard Street exit to Van Ness Ave. Turn right on Van Ness and travel south to Grove Street. This will be approximately two miles. Turn left on Grove St. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your right.

Via BART, Muni or Metro.
Exit at the Civic Center Station. Once in the Station exit to the U.N. Plaza. Once in the plaza, walk to Hyde Street. Turn left 1/2 block onto Grove. Continue two blocks on Grove. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.

Via CalTrain.
From the Caltrain Station (Fourth & Townsend). Across Fourth Street from the station, catch the #42 bus. The bus will eventually proceed to and along Van Ness Avenue. Disembark at Van Ness and Hayes Streets. Walk West on Hayes (away from Van Ness). Turn left on Polk St. and right on Grove St. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on your right.

For all Bay Area transit agencies, and traveler information including weather, traffic conditions, and parking, call TravInfo at (415) 817-1717.