SFO
San Francisco International Airport — Transportation
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
4
Terminals
50+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
6
Rental car brands
Every way to get to and from SFO, with real travel times and cost estimates into San Francisco.
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1
BART
Direct rapid-transit line into Downtown San Francisco and beyond.
~30 min to Downtown · $10.65
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2
Taxi
Metered fare from the designated curbside stand.
25–40 min · $55–70
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3
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft pickup from the dedicated ground transportation plaza.
25–40 min · $40–65
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4
Airport shuttle/van
Shared-ride vans serve the Peninsula and South Bay.
Varies with stops · $20–35
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5
Caltrain (via connecting shuttle)
A free shuttle connects to the Millbrae Caltrain station for South Bay commuter rail.
~10 min shuttle + rail · Varies by zone
Travel times & cost estimates
| Option | Time to city center | Cost |
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| BART | ~30 min to Downtown | $10.65 |
| Taxi | 25–40 min | $55–70 |
| Rideshare | 25–40 min | $40–65 |
| Airport shuttle/van | Varies with stops | $20–35 |
| Caltrain (via connecting shuttle) | ~10 min shuttle + rail | Varies by zone |
Pros and cons
Public transit
- Cheapest option in almost every case
- Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
- Can involve transfers with luggage
Taxi / rideshare
- Door-to-door convenience
- No transfers or timetables
- Price rises with traffic and demand