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San Francisco International Airport to San Francisco — Transport Guide 2026

San Francisco (SFO) is 22 km south of Downtown. BART rapid transit runs from International Terminal G directly to Downtown in 30 min. Uber/Lyft dominates but adds airport fees. Caltrain requires a shuttle transfer.

SFO22 km to cityUSDNorth America
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Last updated: 2026-07

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Cheapest
BART ($11.15)
Fastest
BART — 30 min to Downtown

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BART to Powell / Montgomery / Embarcadero

metro · Best for: Fastest + reliable to Downtown
Cost
$11.15
Time
30 min to Downtown
Frequency
Every 15-20 min
BART station is inside International Terminal — free AirTrain from other terminals.

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Non-Downtown destinations
Cost
$45-75 (surge possible)
Time
25-60 min (traffic-dependent)
Frequency
On-demand
Airport $5 fee. Pickup zone on Terminal Departures level (not Arrivals).

SuperShuttle / share van

shuttle · Best for: Solo + budget travellers
Cost
$25-35 shared
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Shared vans stop at multiple hotels — slower but half the taxi price.

Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Groups + luggage
Cost
$55-75
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked 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 pick

Driver 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.

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Frequently asked

How far is San Francisco International Airport from San Francisco?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 22 km from San Francisco city centre.
What is the cheapest way from SFO to San Francisco?
BART ($11.15)
What is the fastest way from SFO to San Francisco?
BART — 30 min to Downtown