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.