San Francisco Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles to the south of the city (21 kilometres). It was inaugurated in 1927 and since then has been expanding and becoming more modernised.

In terms of passenger numbers (more than 55 million annually), San Francisco International Airport is the second most important in California, after Los Angeles International Airport.

San Francisco Airport offers flights to the main destinations across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It’s comprised by four terminals interconnected by the Air Train, a free elevated rail link.

How to Get to San Francisco from the Airport

BART

The most recommended way of getting from the airport to San Francisco is through the San Francisco BART. Within 20 to 30 minutes you can get to the city’s downtown area for around US$ 9.

Private transfers

If you want to travel worry-free, the most comfortable option is to book a private car from the airport to your hotel. You'll be greeted by your driver at the airport and dropped directly at your accommodation, it's the most stress-free option, although not the cheapest.

You can check out more info and reserve a private transfer service through our web at the following link:

Private transfers from the San Francisco airport

Bus

The company SanTrans has three lines that link the San Francisco Airport with the city’s downtown: 292, 397, and KX. The three lines end at the Transbay Terminal, on Market Street. The first two are urban lines and cost US$ 2.25, the KX line is express and has a US$ 4 fare.

Taxi

One of the most convenient ways of getting from the airport to the city’s downtown area is by taking a taxi, keeping in mind that it's not the most affordable option.

To give you some idea of the prices, the trip from the airport to the city’s downtown area can cost around US$ 60 and getting to the Fisherman's Wharf area, some US$ 65.

Shared shuttle services

Shuttle services have an approximate cost of US$ 20 per person and trip and are operated by different companies. They offer discounts for round trips and for groups.

We would say that this service is only worth it for those who are traveling alone and do not wish to use public transportation. For groups of two or more people, a taxi is preferable, faster and sometimes cheaper.

Transportation to other cities

If your final destination is not San Francisco, different companies offer transportation services to Monterrey, Marin, Santa Cruz, and other destinations in the region