Travel and Lodging
Note: Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received your registration confirmation letter from ASCD.
Get the Whole Conference Experience
ASCD is excited you're joining us in San Francisco, Calif., for education's premier professional development conference, the 66th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show. As an attendee, presenter, or exhibitor, you'll join colleagues to explore what committed educators are doing to support great teaching and ensure a great education for every student.
When booking your flight or hotel, we encourage you to start your conference experience early with a three-, two-, or one-day Pre-Conference Institute on March 23–25. From there, you can continue on to our complimentary Welcome Reception on Friday, March 25, which officially kicks off the Annual Conference. Join us to network with other educators as well as meet with your Professional Interest Communities, formerly known as Networks, at selected tables.
Plan to stay through the conference's end on Monday, March 28, to experience all of our speakers, visit Whole Child Central, and walk through our great Exhibit Show.
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Flights to San Francisco and Ground Transportation
There are two airports in the San Francisco-Oakland area:
Taxis
- It’s approximately $40 for a one-way trip from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco hotels. Fares are subject to change.
- It’s approximately $75 for a one-way trip from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to downtown San Francisco hotels. Fares are subject to change.
Sustainable Airport Transportation
BART has direct service from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Oakland International Airport (OAK). We highly recommend taking BART. It’s the convenient, inexpensive and eco-friendly way to get to and from the airport to San Francisco for the ASCD Annual Meeting. FACT: Taking BART keeps 22 lbs. of emission per passenger out of the air.
BART/ASCD Advance Purchase Voucher
In association with BART, we’re offering a quick and easy way to get your round-trip transfer from SFO to San Francisco. If you’re arriving at SFO, we encourage you to purchase your transfer in advance. Get a BART/ASCD Voucher now and you won’t have to wait in line at the station to buy a ticket. Just print the voucher, take it with you, and exchange it at SFO for a BART ticket. It’s that easy. Click here to purchase your BART/ASCD SFO to San Francisco transfer.
BART SFO Voucher Exchange and Transfer Directions
The BART station and the Voucher Exchange desk are located in the SFO International Terminal-G. To get there, take the SFO Airtrain Blueline from Terminals 1, 2, or 3 to the Terminal-G stop. Exit the Airtrain, turn right, and go down the escalator. The Voucher Exchange desk is at the bottom of the escalator a few yards from the BART station entrance. Passengers arriving at the international terminal should turn right upon leaving customs and follow the signs to the escalator up to the departure level. Follow the sign at the top of the escalator to the Voucher Exchange/Information desk or to the station.
BART Directions from OAK
Go to the AirBART shuttle stop on the traffic island and take the AirBART bus. Deposit $3.00 in the AirBART fare box when you board. If you don’t have a ticket, you can purchase a round-trip ticket at the Coliseum station for $7.60. Proceed upstairs and take a San Francisco– or Daly City–bound train. It usually takes 45 minutes to take the AirBART shuttle and BART to San Francisco. Make your trip easier by purchasing your BART OAK tickets in advance. Click here to purchase OAK transfer tickets.
Shuttles
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Conference Hotels
Book Now
Lock in the best rates at San Francisco's best hotels today:
These links are the only way to receive exclusive ASCD 2011 benefits:
- You can access exclusive hotel profiles. See descriptions, amenities, photos, and maps on every official hotel.
- You’re in control. Manage all your reservations online; view, change, or cancel at any time.
- You're assured of the lowest rate. If you find a better price at any of the official hotels, let us know, and we’ll work to match that rate.
- Real-time reservations. The information you get online is in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Call with questions. Call center agents are available to assist you at 1-800-221-3531 or 1-212-532-1660, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., eastern time.
Reservations must be received no later than March 3, 2011, for you to be assured a room at the ASCD Annual Conference rates.
Confirmations will be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed from Travel Planners within three business days upon receipt of your hotel reservation form.
Official ASCD Conference Hotels
Check out our housing map (PDF) and see which hotel will have you leaving your heart in San Francisco.
The following hotels are classified as official ASCD conference hotels.
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1. Courtyard Downtown San Francisco by Marriott +
2. Grand Hyatt San Francisco
3. Handlery Union Square Hotel
4. Hilton San Francisco/Financial District
5. Hilton San Francisco Union Square
6. Hotel Monaco
7. Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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8. Hotel Palomar +
9. Hotel Triton
10. Intercontinental San Francisco +
11. Omni San Francisco
12. Palace Hotel San Francisco +
13. Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco–Union Square
14. Prescott Hotel
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15. San Francisco Marriott Marquis HQ
16. Serrano Hotel
17. Sir Francis Drake
18. Villa Florence Hotel
19. W San Francisco +
20. Westin Market Street +
21. Westin St Francis
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HQ Headquarters hotel
+ Walking distance to the Moscone Convention Center; no shuttle service provided.
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Public Transportation to the Moscone Center
Located in the urban heart of San Francisco's downtown district, the Moscone Center is easily accessible by public transit.
Via BART, MUNI Metro
BART offers fast, convenient regional service, and MUNI Metro provides light rail service throughout the city.
To reach Moscone North & South, take BART or MUNI to the Montgomery station. To reach Moscone West, take BART or MUNI to the Powell station. Disembark at the Powell Street Station. Exit to 4th and Market streets. Turn right on 4th Street. Walk two blocks south to Howard Street and turn left.
The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your right and Moscone North on your left. Moscone West is located at 4th and Howard streets, with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets.
Caltrain offers a frequent schedule into the nearby station at 4th and Townsend streets. All of these stations are within a few minutes' walk of the Moscone Center.
From the Caltrain Station (4th and Townsend), cross 4th Street from the train station and catch either the #15, #30, or #45 lines. Get off at 3rd and Folsom. Walk one block north toward Howard Street. Turn left on Howard. The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your left and Moscone North on your right. Moscone West is located at 4th and Howard streets, with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets.
For all Bay Area transit agencies and traveler information, including weather, traffic conditions, and parking, call TravInfo at 1-415-817-1717 or visit 511: The Bay Area Travel Guide.
From the North Bay via Ferryboat to San Francisco
Ferries arrive in San Francisco at the Ferry Building. Walk through the Ferry Building and exit onto Embarcadero Boulevard. Cross the street to a streetcar platform. (You should now be facing the Ferry Building.) Catch the F-line streetcar and take it down Market Street to 3rd Street. From Market Street, take 3rd Street and walk south two blocks. The facility is on your right, on both sides of Howard Street. Moscone West is located at 4th and Howard streets, with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets.
Please visit the Moscone Center for more information and related links.
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Driving to the Moscone Center
From San Francisco International Airport
Exit the airport via "North on Interstate 101" then follow the directions below. For information on ground access transportation to and from SFO, call 1-800-SF0-2008.
North on Interstate 101
Take 80 East. Then take the 4th Street exit. Take a left on Bryant Street, a left on 3rd Street, and a left on Howard Street. The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your left and Moscone North on your right. Moscone West is located at 4th and Howard streets, with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets.
Via the Bay Bridge
Take the Fremont Street exit to Howard Street and turn left on Howard. The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your left and Moscone North on your right. Moscone West is located at 4th and Howard streets, with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets.
Via the Golden Gate Bridge
Take the Lombard Street exit to Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on Van Ness Avenue. Travel south approximately 2 miles to Grove Street. Turn left on Grove Street. Continue to Market Street. Cross Market Street and travel south on 8th Street to Folsom Street. Turn left on Folsom, left on 3rd, and left on Howard. The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your left and Moscone North on your right. Moscone West is located at 4th and Howard streets, with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets.
Please visit the Moscone Center for more information and related links.
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Parking
As a city-owned facility, the Moscone Center provides information according to the city's traffic management philosophy, which encourages the use of public transit first. View our parking map (PDF) to find a parking garage or use the list below for reference.
- Fifth & Mission Parking Garage
833 Mission Street (between 4th and 5th streets, adjacent to Moscone West)
1-4151982-8522, ext. 18
- Hearst Parking Center
45 3rd Street (entrance on Stevenson, two blocks from Moscone South and North)
1-415-989-4000
- Moscone Center Garage
(Not operated by the Moscone Center)
255 3rd Street (Folsom and Howard streets, across the street from Moscone South's Esplanade Ballroom)
1-415-777-2782 (garage)
1-415-538-7888 (office)
- Paramount Valet Parking
680 Mission Street (separate entrance on Jessie Street, off 3rd Street, located two blocks from Moscone South and North)
1-415-341-1410
- Museum Parc Garage
300 3rd Street (entrance on 3rd and on Folsom streets)
1-415-284-9553
- Post Montgomery Center Garage
161 Sutter Street (Turn onto Sutter Street from Montgomery)
1-415-393-1500
- Sutter/Stockton Garage
444 Stockton Street (second entrance on Bush between Stockton and Grant)
1-415-982-7275
Please visit the Moscone Center for more information and related links.
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