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San Francisco Airport to San Francisco

The quickest way from San Francisco Airport to Powell Street is usually the Taxi or rideshare (25–45 min). The cheapest is the BART. Landing late, use Taxi or rideshare.

  1. SFOArrivalsTaxi zone and rideshare pickup on the arrivals level
  2. Taxi or rideshare · 25–45 min
  3. Door to doorSan Francisco taxis, Uber, Lyft
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. Powell StreetSan Francisco

Powell Street is 19 km (12 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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SFOPowell Street19 km (12 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: San Francisco (SFO) and Powell Street. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
BART
Fastest
Taxi or rideshare
Arriving late
Taxi or rideshare
With kids
Taxi or rideshare
Heavy luggage
Taxi or rideshare

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Taxi or rideshare
San Francisco taxis, Uber, Lyft		Taxi zone and rideshare pickup on the arrivals level → Door to door25–45 minVariesOn demand
BART
BART		SFO BART station in the International Terminal → Powell Street, Montgomery, Embarcadero30–35 minVariesFrequent

Step by step

Taxi or rideshare taxi

Pick-up
Taxi zone and rideshare pickup on the arrivals level
Goes to
Door to door
Time
25–45 min
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Meter or app
  1. Follow the taxi or rideshare signs on the arrivals level.

BART metro

Pick-up
SFO BART station in the International Terminal
Goes to
Powell Street, Montgomery, Embarcadero
Time
30–35 min
Frequency
Frequent
Payment
Clipper or contactless
  1. Ride the free AirTrain to the BART station in the International Terminal.
  2. Pay with a Clipper card or contactless card (fares rose 6.2% on 1 January 2026; check the BART fare calculator).
  3. About 30 minutes to downtown San Francisco.

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Sources

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