San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco
Airport code: SFO
San Francisco is a major international airport with direct service to major cities around the world. It is served by major US and foreign airlines. The airport has two major domestic terminals (1 and 3) and one international terminal. (airline information)
An automated train system called AirTrain provides free transportation between the terminals, the BART station at the airport, some parking garages, and the Rental Car Center. AirTrain runs every few minutes 24 hours a day.
BART
BART trains stop at the San Francisco International Airport Station, which is located by the International Terminal. The BART system serves Downtown San Francisco and the East Bay and trains generally operate every 15 to 20 minutes 7 days a week.
BART has implemented a discount program for SFO employees. [1]
Bus - SamTrans
SamTrans provides low cost local and express bus service.
Line 292/397 is the cheapest form of transportation to/from San Francisco. All SamTrans buses run on the lower level of the terminals, serving the same stops. See the headsign for bus destination. KX has restrictions on carrying luggage between downtown SF and airport.
Scheduled airporters
Airporters provide long distance bus service. Advance reservation is required for some companies.
Caltrain
Caltrain, which serves San Jose, stops a mile away from the airport at Millbrae. BART provides connection from SFO to Millbrae Station. During nights and weekends, BART provides direct trains between SFO and Millbrae. During daytime, riders need to transfer between BART trains at San Bruno Station.
Also, SamTrans provides additional bus connections between Caltrain and SFO.
- San Carlos Station > SamTrans KX bus
- Burlingame Station > SamTrans 292 bus
Amtrak
BART provides connection between Amtrak trains at Richmond Station and SFO.
Bicycle
Bicyclist are prohibited from riding on the main roadway at the airport, but are allowed on McDonnell Road, North Link Road, and South Link Road.
Bicycle parking is available on the ground level by the International Terminal and inside Domestic Garage (valet parking) level 4, section C. Bicycles can be parked for up to 14 days by registering with an on-duty security guard or valet agent. Registration is not needed for parking less than 24 hours.