San Francisco Airport Information
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
is well equipped to serve the 30 million travelers who pass through its doors every year with three domestic terminals and the largest international terminal in North America. It is the 14th busiest airport in the United States and 23rd largest in the world. The airport’s 21 domestic airlines offer competitive fares on non-stop flights that provide service to more than 60 U.S. cities. SFO prides itself in being technologically advanced as it was the first major US airport to provide a 100 percent fully automated baggage screening system.
The airport is located 13 miles (21 km) south of the city, easily accessible by car from Highway 280 and 101 northbound. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is the fast, convenient way to get to San Francisco from SFO costing only $5.15. The Baggage Claim Level for all arriving flights is connected to the designated taxi zones to assist visitor entry into the city. The approximate taxi cost from SFO to the city is about $40-$50. There are many shuttle services available as well. Almost all shuttles require a reservation and will take visitors directly to their hotel for as little as $15/person.
Airline carriers serving San Francisco International Airport:
- Aeroflot
- Air China
- Air France
- Air New Zealand
- AirTran Airways
- Alaska Airlines (Mexico)
- ANA (All Nippon Airways)
- Asiana
- AMR Corp.
- Air Canada
- Alaska Airlines (Domestic/Canada)
- America West Airlines
- American Airlines
- Alaska
- American Trans Air
- Air Wisconsin
- Atlantic Coast Airline
- BigSky Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Continental Airlines
- China Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- EVA Air
- Frontier
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Horizon Air
- Japan Airlines
- KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
- Korean Air
- Lacsa
- Lufthansa
- Mexicana
- Midwest Airlines
- Northwest (International)
- Northwest (Domestic)
- Philippine Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Star Alliance
- TACA
- Ted
- Regional Airlines
- United Airlines (International)
- United Express (Domestic)
- USAir
- US Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- Vanguard
- World Airways
- WestJet
San Francisco Train Information
Amtrak
Amtrak provides long-distance and intercity train service to the Bay Area. While San Francisco’s train station is across the Bay and outside the city limits, Amtrak offers five city connection points to the station, including the
Moscone Center
Moscone Center, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building, the Financial District and the San Francisco Peninsula Line.
Bus service is provided to the Emeryville train station as well as to the San Francisco International Airport. Day trips to majestic Yosemite National Park are also available to and from San Francisco.
Amtrak BusAmtrak runs a shuttle bus from San Francisco to its rail stations in Emeryville. The Transbay Terminal serves as the station for long- distance bus service like the “Greyhound,” as well as regional bus systems between Alameda County and San Mateo County. The Golden Gate
Golden Gate Transit route connects San Francisco to Marin and Sonoma Counties via the Golden Gate Bridge from the Transbay Terminal.
Caltrain
Caltrain, is an Amtrak operated commuter train service with 96 trains connecting San Francisco to San Jose. Caltrain also offers service to Gilroy during the weekday rush hours. It is most used by people living and working in the South Bay cities. Trains depart San Francisco and San Jose every half hour seven days a week. Train service is even provided on weekends and holidays; however, these trains depart the stations every hour instead of every half hour. Tickets can be purchased in advance, either online or from station ticketing machines; monthly passes are also available.
San Francisco Public Transportation
Subways
San Francisco MUNI
The San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) operates a mass transit system providing service to the city of San Francisco 24 hours a day. MUNI route maps and schedules are available in bus shelters, drug stores, bookstores, etc.
A one-way fare with transfer is good for two changes on all other MUNI lines within the time indicated on the transfer. You must carry exact change and always have your receipt, pass or transfer to show as confirmation of purchase.
BART
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has been providing underground train service to San Francisco since 1972. The system’s 43 stations connect passengers to various destinations across the East Bay Area, including shopping centers, tourist attractions, universities, and offices.
Service has recently been extended to San Francisco International Airport. BART also provides round-trip service to cities like Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Concord, and Hayward.
Taxis
Taxis are the easiest means of transportation during rush hour in downtown San Francisco. Taxi fares are relatively reasonable with charges as follows: $3.10 for the first 1/5th mile or flag; 45¢ for each additional 1/5th mile or fraction thereof; 45¢ per minute of waiting or traffic time delay; and $2 for airport surcharge.
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