Official Taxi
$50-65 to downtown SF (metered)
25-45 min
SFO-authorized (Yellow, Luxor, Green)
Uber
$40-70 (surges)
Domestic: Departures Level, ride-share pickup zone. International: G-level short-term parking
Cheapest way
BART to downtown SF $9.65 — 25 min direct from SFO.
Where to catch an official taxi
All terminals — follow "Ground Transportation → Taxi" signs to authorized rank
How to avoid taxi scams at San Francisco International
- $4 SFO surcharge automatically added — this is legitimate.
- Only use official ranks — bandit cabs at SFO are aggressive but illegal.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of San Francisco (SFO)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
USD
English-friendly
High
Tipping
15-20% is standard.
Mobile data for the United States
Get mobile data for the United States set up before you land.
Luggage storage in San Francisco
Leave your bags somewhere secure in San Francisco and see the city hands-free.
Airport lounges at San Francisco Airport
Wait for your flight in a lounge — one membership covers lounges at airports across the country and worldwide.
