San Francisco International Airport is on US 101. Journey time to downtown San Francisco is around 30 minutes. Follow the signs as you leave the terminal/parking lot.

There are taxi ranks outside each terminal's arrivals area on the lower level. Taxi dispatchers are on hand to ensure a smooth operation. Journey time to downtown San Francisco is around 30 minutes depending on traffic.

The BART system now has its own station at SFO. It is located in the International Terminal.

The CalTrain service departs from nearby Millbrae station.

There are many operators of bus/van services from SFO.

SFO Airporter services depart all terminals every half hour for many Downtown San Francisco hotels. The journey time is about an hour. Details on (415) 641-3100.

Fare: Sam Trans bus $1.25.

Door-to-door van services depart from Ticketing level (departures), outside all terminals. They provide service to/from San Francisco and surrounding areas. One way van trip costs from $15-$50 depending on destination.

If you are using one of the many door-to-door van services check that yours is not one of the last destinations on the journey. This can take time and increase the cost as you are given a tour round the city.

Door-to-door van services depart from each terminal. As you clear the baggage claim area there is no shortage of offers of transportation.