San Francisco - Airport Guide
San Francisco Airport (SFO) offers all manner of excellent ground transportation options to whisk you from the terminal to the city. The airport is just 20 kilometres south of downtown, on the coast of San Francisco Bay.
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Rail
The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) system operates a fast rail service between the airport and the city. The station is situated in the Departures level, which you can reach via the airport's Airtrain service. Alight at the Garage G/Bart Station stop. Fares cost around $10 one way.
Bus
SamTrans operates San Mateo County's public bus service. SamTrans have a 24 hour service, route numbers KX, 292, and 397 stopping at the airport's arrivals lounges (in the international terminal, they stop outside Courtyard A, and curbside, Courtyard G). Routes 292 and 397 also stop at SFO's Rental Car Center and the United Airlines Maintenance Center.
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Shuttles
Shared-ride vans provide a good value alternative to a taxi ride into the city. Van service is available on a walk-up basis at the Roadway Centre Island, on the Departures/Ticketing level of each terminal. You'll find fares range from around $12 to $20 depending on the number of passengers using the service, and how many stops the van has to make. However, passengers are advised to make reservations for service after 11:00 p.m.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside each terminal's Arrivals area. Journey time to/from downtown San Francisco is around 25-30 minutes depending on traffic. Expect to pay around $40. Look for the taxi booking staff, uniformed, by the ranks. They'll take your details and arrange your booking.
A $2.00 exit surcharge is included in all San Francisco taxicab meter fares for rides originating from San Francisco International Airport.