Search Flights from San Francisco to Myrtle Beach

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. 

When you arrive at Myrtle Beach International Airport, which is just 6 kilometers from Myrtle city center, you can take a bus among means of public transportation or a taxi ride. You can reach the city center in 10 minutes at the latest. Those who want to stay in the city for more than a few days can also rent their own vehicles.

Bus

City buses are the only means of public transportation you can use to get to the city center from Myrtle Beach International Airport. City buses with capacities of 18-40 people depart from the airport terminal and go direct to the city center within 10 minutes. The numbers of these buses serving 7 days a week can vary according to their routes. You can call 843-488-0865 for more information about Myrtle buses.

Taxi

When you get out of the airport terminal, you are likely to see more than one taxi stop. The most important reason for this is the fact that shared and private taxis serve in different firms or in private. Especially at exit gate 6 you will find a 24/7 service. Some of these taxis are shuttles and some of them are limousines. By taxi you can reach Myrtle Beach city center in 6-7 minutes. The average fare varies between $ 11-14. If you come across a taxi that does not work at a fixed price, we suggest you to bargain. If you would like to board one of the private taxis instead of the airport taxi, you can call City Cab of Myrtle Beach (+18432515959), Myrtle Beach Discount Taxi (+18434506233) or Myrtle Beach Cab (+18432222525). You can also opt for Uber, which is a cheaper alternative of transportation.

Car Rental

If you choose to rent a car, which is the fastest way to reach the city center from Myrtle Beach International Airport, it is beneficial to search companies that have branches at the airport terminal. It is possible to reach the city center in about 10 minutes from the airport. Some of the local and international car rental companies serving at the airport terminal are Alamo Rental Cars (800-522-9696), Avis (843-448-1605), Budget (843-445-2716), Dollar (843-448-4931) Enterprise (843-916-0929), Hertz (843-448-3191), National Rental Cars (843-626-3687), Payless Car Rental (843-839-5163) and Thrifty Rental Cars (843-626-2277) .