On arrival at SFO, BART is the fastest way into San Francisco and the East Bay, with its station in the International Terminal. AirTrain links all terminals, garages and the BART Station around the clock. Taxis add a $6.00 exit surcharge to metered fares from the airport.
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Las VegasLASCincinnatiCVGDallas-Fort WorthDFW| How | Time | Price | Notes |
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| BART | BART is described as the fastest way to San Francisco and the East Bay; the SFO BART Station is located in the International Terminal. | ||
| AirTrain Red Line | about nine minutes | Clockwise loop connecting all terminals, terminal garages, the BART Station and the Grand Hyatt at SFO. | |
| AirTrain Blue Line | about 25 minutes | Counterclockwise loop connecting Long-Term Parking, the Rental Car Center, all terminals, terminal garages, the BART Station and the Grand Hyatt at SFO. | |
| Taxi | $6.00 exit surcharge | A $6.00 exit surcharge is included in all San Francisco taxicab meter fares for rides originating from SFO; metered rates apply to all destinations. |
| Taxi | — |
| Free wifi | Free WiFi |
| Terminals | — |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Getting into San Francisco and the East Bay
BART is described as the fastest way to San Francisco and the East Bay, and the SFO BART Station sits in the International Terminal. From there you can reach the city and East Bay directly. Taxis are metered to all destinations, and a $6.00 exit surcharge is included in all San Francisco taxicab meter fares for rides starting at SFO.
Moving between terminals and car parks
AirTrain runs two loops. The Red Line is a clockwise service taking about nine minutes and connects all terminals, terminal garages, the BART Station and the Grand Hyatt at SFO. The Blue Line runs counterclockwise in about 25 minutes and adds Long-Term Parking and the Rental Car Center. Trains run 24 hours a day, as often as every four minutes, though between 11pm and 5am travel times may be longer due to maintenance. The AirTrain station currently serving Terminal 3 is closed until the new facility opens in 2027, so use the combined Terminals 2 & 3 AirTrain Station.
Ride-hail pick-ups and waiting
At domestic terminals, Lyft and Uber pick-ups are on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. At the International Terminal they are on the Departures/Ticketing Level roadway centre island zones 12 to 17. If you are collecting someone, the SFO Cell Phone Waiting Lot allows waits of up to one hour; vehicles may not wait at terminal curbside or on airport roadways. Free WiFi is available, so you can get your data working on landing with an eSIM before you leave the terminal.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in San Francisco with data already working
Questions
How do I get from SFO to downtown San Francisco?
BART is described as the fastest way to San Francisco and the East Bay. The SFO BART Station is located in the International Terminal.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at SFO?
At domestic terminals, pick-ups are on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. At the International Terminal they are at the Departures/Ticketing Level roadway centre island zones 12 to 17.
How often does AirTrain run?
AirTrain runs 24 hours a day with departures as frequent as every four minutes. Between 11pm and 5am, travel times may be extended due to maintenance.
Is there a surcharge on taxis from SFO?
Yes. A $6.00 exit surcharge is included in all San Francisco taxicab meter fares for rides originating from SFO, and metered rates apply to all destinations.
Can I wait for a passenger near the terminals?
Drivers arriving early can wait in the SFO Cell Phone Waiting Lot for up to one hour. Vehicles are not allowed to wait at terminal curbside or on airport roadways.