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Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

12 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

6086 Miles

Cheapest San Francisco to Budapest Flight Tickets

United Airlines
21 Dec, Sat
06:50 PM
San Francisco - Budapest
1 stop
14h 5m
SFO-BUD
71.237 TL
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Transportation to Airport from San Francisco City Center

San Francisco Intl. Airport

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. 

Transportation to Budapest City Center from Airport

Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport

Liszt Ferenc Airport in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, hosts international and domestic flights. The airport, which is 16 kilometers south east of Budapest, is the largest of the four airports of the country. Passenger traffic is increasing every year at Liszt Ferenc Airport, which hosts flights to Europe, as well as to Africa, Middle East and Far East.

Liszt Ferenc Airport, which provides both domestic and international services, offers a variety of transportation options to and from the city center. There are many areas where you can meet your pre and post-flight needs, shop and relax at the airport. Liszt Ferenc Airport is 22 kilometers from the city center and you have a lot of options for transportation to the city center.

You can go to the city center either by taxi, bus, minibus and train, or by renting a car.

Taxi

Taxis may be your first choice to go to the city center from the Liszt Ferenc Airport. The taxis that are at your service every day and every hour of the week are a quick and easy option for you. You can easily travel between the terminals and the city center with Főtaxi vehicles serving at the airport. All vehicles are equipped with latest technology and you can find them in Terminal 2A and 2B from the moment your aircraft landed. You can visit the airport's website to find out the taxi fare per kilometer.

Train

You can choose trains as one of the economic means of transportation. You can easily get to the city center with the trains you can take from the train station, which is very close to Terminal 2 at the airport. You can buy train tickets at Terminal 2 at the airport, where 100 trains a day carry passengers. One of the economical means of transportation is metro. By using underground metros you can travel to the city center both economically and comfortably. You can buy tickets for the underground station from the Terminal 2 building where you can also take the metro. The metro, which operated between 4 am and 11 pm, will be an economical and comfortable choice for you.

Minibus

As one of the most comfortable transportation options, minibuses stand out with their door to door service. With minibuses at your service 24 hours a day, you can go anywhere without getting tired. Thanks to the drivers who can find the place you want to go with the GPS system in the vehicle, you will have no problems in your journey. The vehicles you would prefer might be either for 10 or 50 people.

Car Rental

Another mean of transportation you might prefer is car rental. You can rent any car you want with or without driver from the car rental offices that you can find at Liszt Ferenc Airport, and go wherever you want in the city center. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Weather in Budapest

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