Transportation Recommendations
For those who need a driver we can recommend Brian Downing, 415 786 5415, who is a resident here at BYL. We have used him for transport to airports, SF, etc and have found him to be prompt, friendly and efficient, as well as reasonable. Another plus is that as a resident (E building) he can get into the garages and pick you up at the garage elevators (March 2012)
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Why take a cab or shuttle to Bay Area airports when you can travel in a clean and comfy town car operated by a BYL resident? I recently enjoyed an extremely positive experience traveling to and from OAK. Brian Downing called a few days before my travel date to confirm my flight numbers and the time I wished to head to the airport. The car was waiting outside our door a few minutes in advance of the appointment and on my return, Brian called to say he was waiting in the “park and call” lot at OAK. The cost is less than a cab and about the same as a shuttle but without the inconvenience of being picked up first and dropped off last! Please support this excellent new service. Brian can be reached via email at bylcar@hotmail.com or by phone at 415 786-5415. (June, 2010)
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I highly recommend US Airporter at 800/275-1977, for a comfortable and very reliable private ride to SFO or OAK. While more expensive than other options, I repeatedly choose them because they are always right on time; they are very courteous and helpful; they know Brickyard; and their comfortable Lincoln Town Cars make traveling to the airport a pleasure. (They also have van service if price is an issue.) (September, 2008)
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Wanted to share with you and other BYL residents that I had a great experience with Sally's driver who picked me up at OAK yesterday . . . she was prompt, courteous, and cordial. One-way charge was $45. Sally Wang 215-8228.(June, 2007)
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Regarding taxi service to BART. Here's a recommendation against...I tried to book a taxi in advance (night before) to get to BART to to make a flight to SFO. I called Yellow Cab Express in Berkeley. They told me I couldn't book a cab in advance for a local trip but I should call a half hour before I needed service. The next day I called before my flight and they simply said they had no cabs available for that type of service. I ended up driving myself. Avoid Yellow Cab Express! (May, 2007)
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Taxi to Richmond/DelNorte Bart and connect to either SFO or Oak. works very well (June, 2005)
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Hi. we use a (24 hour) service called Airport Direct - they are a little more expensive but very reliable. You can request a Town Car or a regular cab. They know Brickyard Landing. (June, 2005)
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Hi Ida - Just wanted to let you know that I used the person Sally Wang recommended to get to and from SFO and it was a great experience. His name is Jason and he was on time, has a clean and comfortable car, is a good driver, and a clean and pleasant person. He was even flexible and picked us up from SFO even after we changed our return flight plans. I would definitely recommend people contact Sally Wang if they have a need transportation to and from Oakland or SFO. Oh, one more thing … the cost was $90 round trip. The taxi services I called all quoted me $50 one way. I use American Airport taxi for all of my airport/business trips (510) 791-0609 (ask for Dawer or Hamed they are brothers and own the company). I am not sure of the cost but they are very reliable (even for very early and very late flights) and therefore worth the money. (June, 2005)
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Hi Ida -- I usually drive to the airport, but on occasion I have used BayPorter Express to SFO. I imagine they serve OAK as well. Service has been just fine -- BayPorter Express, 27 Industrial Way, Brisbane, CA 94005, (877) 467-1800. (August, 2003)
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Hi Ida. I took a cab to the Bart station to go to SFO recently. The cab was $20.00, the train $5.45. It took 1 hour and was real easy. (August, 2003)
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Hi, Ida. I use BayPorter Express Airport Shuttle Service. It's $31.00 to either the Oakland orthe San Francisco airport from here. Their phone number for reservations and information is (877) 467-1800 toll free or (510) 864-4000 from here. (August, 2003)
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Hi Ida. I took Bayporter once and had good service. The next time I reserved a time and waited and waited and they never showed up! I called and only got a message. After at least a 30 minute wait I dashed to OAK and left my car in a park and ride. No more Bayporter for me! (August, 2003)
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Hi Ida - I just wanted to let you know that I used BayPorter to get to and from Oakland Airport this week and it was a very pleasant experience. Because of our location we are the first pickup so they arrived here exactly when they said they would. They made 3 other stops along the way so it took a while but I felt it was worth it. The ride home was great. Just one other stop between the airport and BYL. Both drivers were very pleasant and professional. The price is $35 each way and they are currently offering a $5 discount if you purchase your return trip in advance. (September, 2003)
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Bayporter has just gone up to $35.00 to OAK airport. Some of the "independents" that hang out waiting to pick-up fares out at the airport asked for as much as $40.00, but were ready and willing to barter (what country did you say I was in???) (August, 2003)
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The Marin Airporter (out of the Larkspur Landing location) is $16.00/one way, $4.00/day for parking. (August, 2003)
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