Search Flights from San Francisco to Salzburg

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. 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport is located in Salzburg, the fourth largest city in Austria, three kilometers from the city center. The second largest airport in the country, the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, covers a large area, allowing many guests to come to Salzburg each year. At the airport where domestic and international flights are operated, you can meet a wide range of your needs as well as using pre-flight and post-flight transportation services.

You can choose among different alternatives to get to the city center from the airport. The transportation options you can choose to get to Salzburg city center from the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport include bus, train and taxi, and rental cars.

Taxi

You can get to the center quickly with the taxi that you can take from the entrance of the airport. Although taxis are costly compared to other means of transportation, you can reach the city center after a journey of about 15-20 minutes. Some of the taxi companies you may prefer are Gasteintaxi, Taxi Jager, Taxi Shuttle Erlbacher and Taxi Martin.

Bus

You can travel to the city center by taking the city buses, which are more economical than the taxis, from the entrance of the airport. These buses, which will take you to the city center in about half an hour, are well maintained and equipped with the latest technology. Buses departing every 10 or 15 minutes are available 24 hours a day from the airport.

Train

You can easily get to the city center from the airport by trains, which are a quick and reliable choice for you. You can reach the city center in about 15-20 minutes by train from the airport train station.

Hotel Transfer

Hotel transfer is provided by the transfer vehicles which allow you to easily get to your hotel from the airport. You can easily travel to your hotel by taking the paid or free transfer vehicles that your hotel offers for you from the airport. We recommend that you consult your hotel beforehand.

Car Rental

Another option for getting to the city center is to rent a car. You can rent any car you want by reaching the division where the car hire companies at the airport are located and you can make a pleasant journey to the city center with the car you rent with or without driver.