University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
As one of the top public universities in the country, UC Berkeley attracts visitors from around the world. Your group can explore the campus’s neoclassical buildings, stroll under the iconic Sather Gate and check out Telegraph Avenue’s famous shops and restaurants. Just remember that parking is extremely limited, so public transit or charter bus is the way to go. Allow at least 90 minutes travel time from downtown Berkeley.
Group tours are available but subject to availability. Make reservations through the visit website at least two weeks in advance. Tours last 1-1.5 hours and require one chaperone per five students.
San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192
With over 35,000 students, San Jose State is California’s oldest public university and also a leader in STEM education. Your group can tour state-of-the-art facilities like the Engineering Building, Molecular Biology Labs and Industrial Studies Building. From Berkeley, it’s about a 90 minute drive or charter bus ride to reach the campus.
You can request a student-led tour through the visit website. Tours are 1.5 hours and offered weekdays at 10am and 2pm. Groups over 10 should make reservations at least two weeks in advance.
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
This private Jesuit university south of San Francisco offers a personalized approach and strong academics including engineering, business, education, law and more. From Berkeley, it’s just under an hour drive or charter bus trip.
Schedule your 1.5 hour student-led tour for groups over 15 through the admissions office. Tour requests should be made at least two weeks in advance.
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
With its idyllic campus and excellent academics, it’s no wonder Stanford is one of the most selective schools in the country. Your group can admire the Mission-revival architecture and lush palm trees on a guided tour. Stanford lies about 45 minutes south of Berkeley by charter bus.
Reserve your 1.5 hour walking tour for groups of 10-50 through the visit website. Tours run weekdays and select Saturdays, and reservations should be made 4-6 weeks in advance.
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Overlooking Golden Gate Park, this Jesuit institution attracts students seeking small class sizes and hands-on learning opportunities. USF is about a 35 minute charter bus ride from Berkeley.
Schedule a 1-1.5 hour student-led tour through the admissions office. Groups of 10 or more should reserve at least two weeks ahead.
University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211
This private university offers a wide array of majors plus graduate programs in dentistry, law, pharmacy and more. The scenic Stockton campus lies about 90 minutes southeast of Berkeley by charter bus.
Sign up for a 90 minute student-led tour through the visit website. Reservations are required for groups over 10 and should be made at least two weeks in advance.
California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Nestled between rolling hills and the Pacific coast, Cal Poly SLO offers hands-on learning in fields like engineering, agriculture, architecture and more. It’s about a 3.5 hour charter bus ride from Berkeley.
Sign up for a 1.5-2 hour student-led walking tour through the admissions office. Groups of 10 or more should reserve at least two weeks ahead.
Plan Your College Tour with Charter Bus Berkeley
A charter bus makes visiting colleges easy, allowing your group to relax and focus on each campus. With Charter Bus Berkeley, you can expect exceptional service from departure to drop-off. Just give us a call at 707-230-5410 when planning your university tours, athletic competitions, field trips or other group excursions. Our team looks forward to helping your next charter bus adventure go smoothly!