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Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

It is easy to get to Milwaukee city center from General Mitchell International Airport. It is also possible to take the advantage of the airport as a transfer point. You can reach the city center in a short time by taxi and shared cars.

It is also possible to go to the city center by airport shuttle services provided by shuttle companies working with door-to-door system. There is a bus option for those who want to use public transport. If you want a more comfortable vehicle, you can rent a car at the airport.

Taxi

You can find the taxi rank behind the car rental area. You only need to use the exit of the third luggage delivery area and follow the signs. You can reach the city center in about 15 minutes by taxi.

Shared Car

After passing through the luggage delivery area, you can follow the “Exit to Ticketing” sign to reach Uber&Lift company’s booking and service point. Through this company, a few passengers can easily go to the city center by sharing the cost of a single car and you can reduce your transportation costs without sacrificing your comfort.

Rent a car

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by agreeing with one of the 8 different car rental companies serving at the airport. In order to reach the city center, you should drive on I-94 E or WI-794 S highway. It is possible to reach the city center in less than 15 minutes through both highways under normal traffic conditions.

Shuttle Bus

With Go Riteway’s shuttle bus services, you can reach Milwaukee city center as well as you can go to many hotels and destinations in the state of Illinois including Chicago. The company’s shuttle buses work on door-to-door system.

Bus

You can easily reach the bus stops using the exit 1 in the luggage delivery area. You can go to the city center in half an hour by bus number 80. The one-way ticket price is 2.25$.

Amtrak

At General Mitchell International Airport, you can take the advantage of Amtrak Train, which travels almost all parts of the United States. So, you can transfer to more than 500 different destinations including Milwaukee city center. The train station is reachable within a few minutes by free shuttle services from the airport. Shuttle services take their passengers at the 4th gate of the luggage delivery area.