San Francisco Transportation

Transportation options
By rail: The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) operates a rapid rail service to northern San Mateo County, San Francisco (journey time: 30 minutes) and the East Bay from the SFO BART station on the Departures level of the International Terminal. The station is connected to all terminals through the free AirTrain service. BART services connect to Millbrae Station, from where a Caltrain shuttle service runs between San Francisco and San Jose.

By taxi: There are taxies available from outside the Arrivals levels of all terminals. Taxi drivers are required by airport regulations to accept fares to all destinations. Limousines are also available. A number of limousine companies provide transport to/from the airport, but must be pre-arranged. A full list of providers can be found on the airport's website.

By van: Door-to-door vans run between the airport and various destinations in San Francisco and surroundings. Vans are available on a walk-up basis until 2300 and pick-up is outside the Departures levels of all terminals.

By bus: SamTrans buses are available from the terminals to different destinations in San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto, 24/7. For further ground transportation information, visit the airport information booths or contact the Bay Area Transit information line (tel: 511; website: www.511.org).