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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. 

The airport in Erfurt, Germany is located only 5 km from the city center. The airport primarily operates seasonal flights, especially during the summer, to leisure destinations around Europe like Antalya, Mallorca, Corfu, Tenerife and Rhodes. There are also flights to Dresden, Varna, and Split. The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by tram. The tram departs from in front of the terminal every 10 minutes. Since the airport is located in such closed proximity to the city center you can easily get to Erfurt by car or taxi.

Tram

The tram departs from in front of the terminal building and is one of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center. The tram provides quick and easy transportation to the central station. From here you can easily transfer to a train to explore different cities nearby.

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to Erfurt city center is another convenient alternative. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, the total fare is affordable. Airport taxis can charge a slightly higher fare at nights or on the weekends, but the total fare is still reasonable.

Rental Car

There are international rental car companies, such as Sixt, Hertz, and Avis, located at Erfurt Airport. These companies are located within the terminal. You can easily rent a car once you land and enjoy an easy drive to the city center. You can get more information about renting a car over the phone. To contact AVIS call +49 (361) 656 24 25, to contact Hertz call +49 (361) 656 24 69.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train. However, the tram provides direct transportation from the airport to the central railway station in Erfurt. You can easily explore different cities surrounding Erfurt by train. Trains are an extremely comfortable and fast means of transportation and they have an important role in the city’s transportation network, although they aren’t directly accessible from the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Buses 891, 894, and 895 depart from in front of the terminal and provide convenient transportation to the city center. Buses are among the most affordable transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport. You can buy bus tickets at the airport. You can get more information about bus routes and stops at the information counters at the airport.

Car

Traveling from the airport to the city center by car is as easy as taking the tram or other public transportation alternatives. The drive to the city is very easy via the A71 motorway; just follow the signposts to Erfurt city center. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by car. The airport features special waiting and parking areas where you can park your car.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Make sure to make a reservation a few days in advance if you want to use a shuttle service to the city. There are different types of vehicles with varying passenger capacities depending on the number of people you are traveling with.