Overview
There are many ways to get to CSM.
SamTrans
SamTrans operates two bus routes to CSM:
- Route 250 – CSM Campus, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Downtown San Mateo, and San Mateo Caltrain Station.
- Route CSM – More direct route between CSM Campus and San Mateo Caltrain Station
All buses have wheelchair lifts and accommodate two to four bikes. Route 250 provides late weekday service and Route CSM provides weekday evening service. Route 250 has 30 min frequency on weekends, and Route CSM runs hourly on weekends. Printed schedules are also available at the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development in Building 17, Room 112.
Trip Planning
Routing information is available at 1-800-660-4287 and samtrans.com.Lyft Rides for CSM Students
College of San Mateo offers current CSM students one free roundtrip ride per day to/from
CSM via Lyft.
CSM Shuttle
The free CSM Shuttle begins service on Monday, January 13, 2025, with hourly pick-ups and drop-offs between
the Millbrae BART/Caltrain Station and CSM. It will run Monday through Friday from
7:10 am – 2:15 pm.
Spring Recess
March 30 - April 5, 2025
March 30 - April 5, 2025
Cesar Chavez Day (Holiday)
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
Flex Day (No Classes)
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025