How to get from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown San Francisco
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take BART direct from the SFO station to Downtown — about $10.95, ~30 min.
Best options
Best overall
BART to Embarcadero / Powell.
Cheapest safe
BART with Clipper card.
Best at night
BART last train is around midnight; ride-hailing or taxi after.
With luggage / kids
BART has space; ride-hailing for groups.
Taxi fare
Metered taxi roughly $55–$75 to Downtown SF plus surcharges. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Lyft operate — designated pickup zones.
available
Public transport
BART (Yellow line).
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow BART signs from the International Terminal
- 2Tap Clipper or buy a single
Scam warnings
Unauthorized 'limo' offers near the curb
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
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