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San Francisco Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1837 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Milwaukee City Center

Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport

There are many different ways to get from Milwaukee city center to the General Mitchell International Airport and you can also easily get to the airport even from farther places by Amtrak Train. Taxi and car-sharing are both convenient and fast transport options. You can also find a fast solution for your trip by renting a car. In addition to the shuttle bus alternative, the public transport vehicles also carry passengers to the airport at a much lower cost.

Taxi

It is possible to get to the airport in just 15 minutes by taking a taxi from the city center.

Car-sharing

You can easily arrive at the airport from the city center by contacting Uber&Lift company. In this system, you are expected to share the company vehicle with others. Since you will share the cost, you can go to the airport without having to sacrifice your comfort at an affordable price. You can make a reservation in advance using the company’s website or you can ask your hotel to help you.

Rent a car

You can rent an affordable car by agreeing with one of the 8 different car rental companies serving in the airport. You should follow I-94 E highway or WI-794 S highway in order to get to the city center. It is possible to reach the city center in less than 15 minutes on both highways under normal traffic conditions.

Shuttle Bus

You can arrive at the airport from the city center by using the shuttle service of the Go Riteway company serving in the airport. The company also pick passengers from many major destinations and hotels in the State if Illinois. The shuttle buses operate on door to door principle and you need to make reservations in advance for your return journey.

Bus

The bus number 80 pulls away from the city center and takes the passengers to the airport. The bus ride costs 2,25$ and takes about 30 minutes to get you to the airport.

Amtrak

The Amtrak Train traverses almost all of the United States and one of its stations is very close to the General Mitchell International Airport. You can also get to the airport by rail way picking the Amtrak Train. You can easily see the free shuttle buses that take passengers from the station to the airport.

Airport Information

General Mitchell International Airport, which is used both as a civil and military airport, is located 8 miles south of Milwaukee city center. In addition to a flight museum at the airport, there is also a bookstore where you can find a large number of secondhand books at low costs; the bookstore is also believed to be the first ever secondhand airport bookstore in the world. For the airport passengers, the wi-fi connection is free for the first 20 minutes. After that time, you can connect to internet at 4.95$ per hour through the Boingo internet provider, which is available at the General Mitchell. Nearly 20 food & beverage stores and a large number of shopping stores provide service for your convenience.

Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport

San Francisco Intl. Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from 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 SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at 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 city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from 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. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.

Weather in San Francisco

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 6ºC - Max 13ºC
FridayMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC
SaturdayMin 11ºC - Max 13ºC
SundayMin 12ºC - Max 18ºC
MondayMin 14ºC - Max 18ºC

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