Babson College in San Francisco’s SOMA District
The F.W. Olin Graduate School’s San Francisco campus brings a Babson presence to the West Coast. This location provides the opportunity to offer the Babson MBA through the Fast Track program in a location convenient to where its entrepreneurial students live and work. Speaker series, partnering with local companies for special events, and Rocket Pitch, a multi-university business idea competition are just a few of the community and business building opportunities that Babson brings to the San Francisco market.
Directions
We are located in the SoMa area of San Francisco, 1 block south of the Embarcadero Muni/BART station on Market Street.
Parking
There are various lots and garages around, with various rates. In the evenings, street parking becomes available. The www.sfmta.com website says, “Please check the parking meters for hours. In general, meters are in operation from 7 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Meters in off-street parking lots can extend as late as 9 p.m.”
A few sources for finding garages and lots:
http://www.gottapark.com
http://sanfrancisco.bestparking.com
http://www.parkingcarma.com
The 135 Main Street building does not have its own parking garage, but there are garages under the adjacent buildings, and parking lots on Folsom Street near Main Street.
Public Transportation
Muni (www.sfmuni.com)
All Muni trains stop at the Embarcadero station. Exit from the station toward Main Street, walk south on Main Street, cross Mission, arrive at 135 Main Street.
BART (www.bart.gov)
BART runs from both SFO and OAK into downtown San Francisco. Disembark at the Embarcadero station. Exit from the station toward Main Street, walk south on Main Street, cross Mission, arrive at 135 Main Street.
Caltrain (www.caltrain.com)
Caltrain runs from the SJC airport and the South Bay/Peninsula to the San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th & King Street near the Giants baseball park. From there, switch to the N or T Muni train and ride to the Embarcadero Muni/BART station.
Cabs (all depending on traffic)
From Union Square (approx. $7): About 5-7 minutes
From SFO (approx. $35): About 15-20 minutes
From SJC (approx. $165): About 50 minutes
From OAK (approx. $50): About 30 minutes