Directions to NASA Ames Research Center

From the North (San Francisco)

NASA Ames Research Center is approximately 30 miles south of San Francisco International Airport.

1. Take 101 South
2. Exit Moffett Field. Turn right on Moffett Boulevard towards the NASA Ames main gate.

From the South (San Jose)

NASA Ames Research Center is approximately 10 miles north of San Jose International Airport.

1. Take 101 North
2. Exit Moffett Field and bear right on Moffett Boulevard towards the NASA Ames main gate.

Entering the Center

All visitors to NASA Ames Research Center must have a NASA Ames badged sponsor submit information regarding the visit to the Visitor Badging Office in order to get pre-approved for the visit. Upon arrival, visitors will need to go to the Visitor Badging Office to obtain a visitor badge.

The Visitor Badging Office is located at Building 26, which is just at the Main Gate. As you approach the Main Gate, you should be in the right-hand lane. The guard will direct you into the parking lot immediately adjacent to the gate. Please be sure to allow 15-20 minutes for processing.

You will need to provide the following:

1. Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license).
2. International visitors will need valid picture identification, a passport, and a visa.
3. If you plan to drive a car on base, you will need a valid driver's license and the car information (color, make, registration, and the license plate number). International visitors must be escorted to be able to drive on base.

Once you have a visitor badge, approach the main gate and show the guard your visitor badge and valid picture identification for entry into NASA Ames Research Center.

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