Travel Guide

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.

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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.

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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

Greyhound

Offers bus trips to Turlock from many cities
Tickets can be purchased online or using the Greyhound app

StanRTA

Offers express coach trips between Turlock and the Dublin/Pleasanton Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station

Turlock Transit

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

Amtrak

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.

Uber and Lyft

Fairfield Inn & Suites Turlock - 1.5 miles