This guide is designed to help graduates and their families plan a smooth and enjoyable visit for Commencement.
Find all the essential information you need, including nearby hotels, public transportation, rideshare options and local airports. We are here to make your experience easy and memorable!
Commencement Map

Stay with Springhill Suites
Get a discounted rate when you stay with Springhill Suites! Discover comfort and convenience at Springhill Suites by Marriott. Enjoy spacious suites, complimentary hot breakfast Wi-Fi and easy access to Turlock’s top attractions, including downtown shops, local offices, and dining.

Stay with Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn is proud to offer an exclusive 15% discount for anyone connected with Stan State—students, faculty, parents and guests visiting for Graduation Ceremonies or campus events. Book directly through the link below to enjoy a seamless reservation.
Transportation & Lodging
Local Airports
- Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) - 30.3 miles
- Stockton Municipal Airport (SCK) - 38.4 miles
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) - 87.3 miles
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport - 90.3 miles
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) - 98.2 miles
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – 98.9 miles
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 106.5 miles
Public Transport or Rideshare
- Offers bus trips to Turlock from many cities
- Tickets can be purchased online or using the Greyhound app
- Offers express coach trips between Turlock and the Dublin/Pleasanton Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station
- Offers local bus service within Turlock, including fixed routes and dial-a-ride
- Also offers an Amtrak shuttle service between Turlock and the Turlock-Denair Amtrak Station
- Reservations for the Amtrak shuttle can be made by calling (209) 668-5600 at least one hour before the train's arrival
- Students 17 - 24 save 15% to top destinations across America
- Share Fares provide a group discount of up to 60% off tickets for up to 8 passengers traveling together on the same reservation.
- All children 2-12 years of age may travel at fifty percent off the adult fare.
- Amtrak travelers 65 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 10% discount on most rail fares on most Amtrak trains.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Turlock - 1.5 miles
- 3301 Countryside Dr, Turlock, CA 95380
- (209) 668-3800
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Turlock-Hwy 99, an IHG Hotel - 1.5 miles
- 3001 Hotel Dr, Turlock, CA 95380
- (209) 664-9999
Candlewood Suites Turlock, an IHG Hotel - 1.8 miles
- 1000 Powers Ct, Turlock, CA 95380
- (209) 250-1501
SpringHill Suites Turlock - 2.7 miles
- 191 N Tully Rd, Turlock, CA 95380
- (209) 667-7777
Days Inn by Wyndham Turlock - 2.8 miles
- 185 N Tully Rd, Turlock, CA 95380
- (209) 634-2944
Hampton Inn Turlock - 3.6 miles
- 1821 Lander Ave, Turlock, CA 95380
- (209) 664-9729
Updated: April 24, 2025