There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by subway, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by subway
The subway journey time between San Francisco and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is around 30 min and covers a distance of around 15 miles. The fastest subway normally takes 28 min. Operated by BART, the San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) subway service departs from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arrives in San Francisco International Airport. Typically 360 subways run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Subway route overview
First and last subways
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) subway schedules
Subways departing Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Subways departing Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in San Francisco Airport (SFO) is recommended.
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Last updated: 22 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The quickest way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to taxi which costs $75 - $95 and takes 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 10th St & Howard St and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at San Francisco International Airport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
It is 11 miles from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO). It is approximately 12.9 miles to drive.
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to BART which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $10.
The BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza to San Francisco International Airport takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from 10th St & Howard St station.
San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.
San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station.
- Distance: 11.2 miles
- Duration: 29 min
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
BART operates a vehicle from Civic Center / UN Plaza to San Francisco International Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8 - $10 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from 10th St & Howard St to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- 94604-2688
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $10
- Website
- bart.gov
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from 10th St & Howard St to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- samtrans.com
Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
Shuttle from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
Towncar from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90 - $130
- Private
- $90 - $130
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $75 - $95
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
Taxi Bay Area
- Phone
- +1 408-541-1515
- Website
- taxibayarea.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by BART, arrive at San Francisco International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
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