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Last updated on April 2023

How to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) ✈️ to the City Center

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the fifth busiest airport in the USA and is located 21 km south of the city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown San Francisco by Metro, Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Private transfer or Rental car.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at San Francisco Airport (SFO) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from San Francisco Airport to the City Center

Transport Travel time Cost
metro Metro 💸 40 Min. $ 9.65 Details
taxi Taxi ⏱️ 25 Min. $ 40‑50 Details
privateshuttle Private
Shuttle
25 Min. $ 145 Details
uber Uber 25 Min. $ 30‑40 Details
lyft Lyft 25 Min. $ 30‑90 Details
carsharing Rental car 25 Min. Individ. Details
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Travel tips:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Cheapest way from San Francisco Airport to the City Center
Metro

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
💸 US$ 9.65 pp

Description:
BART Metro ‘Yellow Line’ from San Francisco Airport (BART Station in section International Garage G) to “Civic Center / UN Plaza” Station, both directly in Downtown


Fastest way from San Francisco Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
⏱️ 25 minutes

Cost:
US$ 40-50

Description:
Taxi from San Francisco Airport (all terminals) to downtown San Francisco, the Civic Center or directly to your accommodation in the city center


Private transfer from San Francisco Airport to the City Center
Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
US$ 145

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (GetYourGuide) from San Francisco Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to downtown San Francisco or directly to your accommodation


Uber from San Francisco Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
US$ 30-40

Description:
Uber from San Francisco Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to downtown San Francisco, the Civic Center or directly to your accommodation


Lyft
Lyft

Order a Lyft ride ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
US$ 30-90

Description:
Lyft from San Francisco Airport (pick-up location according to Lyft app) to downtown San Francisco, the Civic Center or directly to your accommodation


Rental Car from San Francisco Airport to the City Center
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Hire a rental car ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
Depending on the company

Description:
Rental Car from San Francisco Airport (Rental Car Center via AirTrain Blue) to downtown San Francisco, the Civic Center or directly to your accommodation & more


Route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco (Civic Center)


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