APS 21st Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, May 22-25, 2009




Information About the Swine (H1N1) Flu:

APS is closely monitoring the status of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) outbreak, but is proceeding with the 21st Annual Convention in San Francisco, CA as planned.
The U.S. government  has not advised the public to limit or restrict travel, nor have they advised organizations to cease holding group functions.

Please refer to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site ( www.cdc.gov/swineflu) for more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Travel Information

Getting to San Francisco


Getting to the San Francisco Marriott

Getting to San Francisco

Airline Discount

APS has arranged special discounts with several airlines for travel to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and San Jose International Airport (SJC). See the discounts below for each airline:

Jet Blue Airlines: is offering a 5 percent discount for travel to San Francisco and Oakland International Airports. Flights must be scheduled to depart May 20 - 23, 2009, and return May 23 - 26, 2009. Discounts must be booked online at www.jetblue.com/promo and by entering promo code APS2009.
Clicking on this link takes you to a site operated by Jet Blue Airlines.

American Airlines: is offering a 5 percent discount on any fare booked May 16 - 29, 2009 arriving in San Francisco and San Jose International Airports. Discounts must be booked online at www.aa.com and are valid for flights operated by American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection. Use promotion code A4759AL when reserving online.
For more information on this promotion, please visit https://www.aa.com/aa/reservation/viewDiscountCodeRules.do?discountCode=A4759AL.
Clicking on this link takes you to a site operated by American Airlines.

Getting to the San Francisco Marriott

Airport Shuttle

Super Shuttle is offering a discounted rate ($4.00 off round trip tickets, and $2.00 off one way tickets) for shuttle service to and from the San Francisco Marriott and the San Francisco and Oakland International Airports.

Below are the regular prices for shuttle service. The discounts will be reflected upon purchase of an advance ticket.

To Make a Reservation: Visit www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=X8D9H.
Clicking on this link takes you to a site operated by Super Shuttle.

San Francisco International Airport Price
Shared Ride Van Service, per person $17.00
Oakland International Airport Price
Shared Ride Van Service, one person $27.00
Shared Ride Van Service, additional person $15.00

Subway

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
From San Francisco International Airport:
The BART station at SFO is located in the International Terminal. It's a short walk or users can take the Red Line on the free AirTrain from all terminals directly to the BART station. Board the BART train in the direction of Pittsburg/Bay Point. Get off at the Powell St. station and use the 4th Street exit for the Marriott. The total cost will be $5.35.

From Oakland International Airport:
Walk to the AirBART shuttle stop located between Terminals 1 and 2 at the airport's third curbside pick-up. Take the shuttle to the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART station and board the train in the direction of Daly City. Get off at the Powell St. station and use the 4th Street exit for the Marriott. The total cost will be $6.55.

Taxi
Taxis will cost approximately $40.00 from San Francisco Airport and $51.00 from Oakland Airport.

Parking
On-site parking is available at the San Francisco Marriott for $13/hour or $55.86 for a 24 hour period.

Off-site parking is available for $3/hour or $30 per day at the Fifth Street Mission Garage.



Contact the Convention Department or call +1 202.293.9300.