
Bay Area Carpooling: A Smarter Way Forward
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you already know the story: long commutes, packed freeways, limited parking, and an ever-rising cost of living. Whether you’re driving from Oakland to San Jose, or navigating the maze of highways to get into the city, the daily grind can be exhausting.
That’s where carpooling comes in — and why more Bay Area residents are rethinking how they get around.

Tired of Driving Alone Every Day? or Stuck in Bay Area Traffic Again?
Why POOLit is a Better Way to Carpool

Verified Professionals Only
Ride only with trusted, verified professionals.
Affordable & Transparent
Share costs fairly with no hidden fees.
Flexible Scheduling
No rigid timetables. You choose when and with whom you ride.
Built for Community
POOLit is more than just a ride. It’s about building real connections with like-minded commuters.
From Palo Alto to Berkeley, San Mateo to Fremont, POOLit is helping Bay Area residents save time, money, and stress — all while reducing the region’s carbon footprint.
Join the movement. Download the POOLit app today and experience carpooling in the San Francisco Bay Area the way it should be: simple, safe, and sustainable.
Popular Carpool Routes in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Bay Area’s commute patterns aren’t random — they follow busy, well-known corridors. Whether you’re crossing the Bay Bridge carpool lane into San Francisco, heading down the Peninsula from Palo Alto to San Jose, or making the trek from Berkeley to San Francisco Airport, POOLit makes it simple to share the ride.
Here are some of the most popular carpool routes our users take:
From Berkeley
From Palo Alto
UC Berkeley Connections
By including these city-to-city routes, you’re helping locals and visitors discover real-world ways to make their commutes or trips cheaper, greener, and more social with POOLit.
How It Works
Share or Search
Got a ride? Post your carpool.
Need a ride? Search by route and find verified professionals nearby.
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Find out

Chat Instantly
Found a match? Start a quick chat right inside the app.
Confirm details like pickup points, timing, and cost.
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Ride Together
Meet at the decided point and enjoy the ride.
Because sharing a ride saves money, time, and the planet.
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