Getting Around · Our pick in California
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The main Bay Area airport
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SFO is south of the city, linked to downtown San Francisco by BART trains, and to Silicon Valley by the Caltrain connection at Millbrae.
Why it's on our list
- International flights
- BART to downtown
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Alcatraz14 miCar or taxi 28 min
- Golden Gate Bridge15 miCar or taxi 30 min