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Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco International Airport Official Web

Airport location and driving direction

Terminal Map, Parking Map.

Airline Locator, Flight track.

Airline Shuttle, Buses, Taxi Service

Car Rental Service

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland International Airport Official Web

About 25 miles from downtown San Francisco.

Airport location and driving direction

Terminal Map, Parking Map.

Airline Locator, Flight track.

Airline Shuttle, Buses, Taxi Service

Car Rental Service

Public Transportation Service

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

San Jose International Airport Official Web

About 60 miles south of San Francisco.

Airport location and driving direction

Terminal and Parking Map,

Airline And Flight Track,

Ground Transportation Service


Transportation

Airport Shuttle - Door to Door Van Service

SFO Airporter

Serves all downtown hotels.

Super Shuttle

Serves most San Mateo County cities.

Airport Express San Francisco

American Airporter Shuttle

Bay Shuttle

M & M Luxury Shuttle

Quake City Shuttle

Light Rail System - Bart

Bart is a regional rapid transit system between San Francisco and East Bay cities. Currently five lines are on service: Daly City - Richmond line, Daly City - Bay Point line, Daly City - Fremont line, Daly City - Dublin/Pleasanton line, Richmond - Fremont Line.

Bart

Bay Area Rapid Transit.
Bart System Map
Trip Planner.

Commuter Rail System - Caltrain

Caltrain provides rail service between San Francisco and San Jose, with weekday commute-hour service to Gilroy. BART connects SFO to the Caltrain rail system at the Millbrae Station.

Caltrain Official Web

Caltrain System Map
Trip Planner.

San Francisco Municipal Railway - Muni

City's public transportation system. Muni Passport could be used at Muni buses, Muni Metro streetcars and the three cable car.

Muni Official Web

Provide reliable and convenient transportation to any destination in the City.

Muni System Map

Trip Planner

SamTrans Public Bus Service

SamTrans operates San Mateo County's public bus service. It provides service throughout San Mateo County with connecting service to San Francisco, the Transbay Terminal, and Palo Alto.

SamTrans Official Web

Cable Car

The world famous San Francisco cable car was launched in 1873. Now three lines are still running: Powell-Mason line, Powell- Hyde line and California Street line. Tickets can be purchased at turnarounds or from the conductor as you board, $3/each way.

San Francisco Cable Cars

A must ride when visit San Francisco.

Cable Car Route Maps

Tips:

The Muni Passport is good for unlimited travel on cable cars, streetcars and buses, an offers discounts on many area attractions.

San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) Passport Online Purchase


Ferry

Since Golden Gate and Oakland bridges were built, ferries are no longer a necessary for commute from shore to shore. But there are still a favorite way to see the city's shoreline and get around. Ferries carry only passengers and bicycles, not motor vehicles.

Golden Gate Ferry

Ferry Routes provide daily service between Sausalito or Larkspur in Marin County and the city of San Francisco.

Blue & Gold Ferry

Provide cruise service to Alcatraz Island, Angel Island and Bay cruise.

Taxi

San Francisco Taxi Company List

San Francisco Airport Taxi Fare

Tips:

Avoid the rip-off of San Francisco cab drivers, know approximate cost and route before you take a taxi.

Limousine

San Francisco Airport Limousine Service

More Limousine service please check Google Recommend.


Driving

Traffic

San Francisco Live Traffic Information

By SF Gate.

California Highway Traffic Report

By Courtesy of California's Department of Transportation.

Parking

Parking Garage And Lots

List nineteen City-owned parking garages and twenty-one metered parking lots.

Scenic Drive

49 Mile Drive Attractions,
49 Mile Drive Map

Marked by blue and white seagull signs, the 49-Mile Drive provides visitors with an overview of San Francisco's scenic attractions and historic highlights.

San Francisco Bay Area Driving Tour

Recommended by National Geographic.

Tips:

Do not need to rent a car if you plan to stay at San Francisco city because the public transit system is one of the best in the American cities. Also, parking and navigating would be very difficult. Most hotels charge extra for parking.