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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. 

Kaunas, the glittering face of the Baltics adorned by the Nemunas and Neris rivers ... After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kaunas, the fastest growing and developing city of Lithuania, becomes a serious tourism center by opening new transport routes to Europe. In addition, festivals held in the city are the main reason why tourists prefer the city. The basketball team Zalgiris, the symbol of the city, is the most popular team in the sports arena. Transportation in Kaunas is provided by bus, train and taxi.

The riverside harbor offers ferry services for tourists. Kaunas International Airport is the largest airport in the region and contributes greatly to the transportation of the city. The distance between Kaunas International Airport and the city center, 22 kilometers, can be travelled with different options. Buses running almost all day are accompanied by 24-hour taxis. Car rental is also an alternative to these vehicles.

Taxi

You can choose the comfort and speed of the taxi to reach the city center. All taxi drivers working at Kaunas International Airport are specially trained and licensed. Taxi fees for certain distances are determined by the municipality in advance.

Bus

Bus 29, during the day, and 29E, in the evening, operate at Kaunas International Airport. The last time the night bus will depart is set according to the last plane to land at the airport. The last stop of buses that you can see in front of the terminal building is the train station in Kaunas city center. In order to use the buses, you need to get a single-use or monthly ticket in Euro at the terminal building.

Car Rental

Car rental companies such as Alamo, Avis, National, Payless, Sixt and Hertz operate at Kaunas International Airport. It may be beneficial for you to reserve your vehicle in advance from the companies’ websites in order to make use of the car rental companies' campaigns and to rent an economic car.