SFO San Francisco International airport guide
SFO
San Francisco International
San Francisco, United States
United hub. 4 terminals. Modern, clean. AirTrain connects everything.
Getting from SFO to San Francisco
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BART | $10.85 | 30 min | Direct to downtown. Best value. |
| Taxi | $50-70 | 25-45 min | + traffic. |
| Uber/Lyft | $30-50 | 25-45 min | Available. |
| SamTrans | $2.25 | 60+ min | Cheap, slow. |
Lounges
- United Polaris
- AmEx Centurion (T3)
- Cathay Pacific First/Business
- Priority Pass: 6+ lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
T2 has great food (Cat Cora's, Napa Farms Market).
8h layover
BART to Powell Station → Union Square + cable car ride. Back 2.5h ahead.
12h layover
Add Ferry Building or Alcatraz photo. Hyatt + Marriott connected via AirTrain.
Wifi & connectivity
Free unlimited 'SFO Free WiFi'. Fast.
Sleep + rest options
Hyatt and Marriott connected. Sleep pods (paid). Yoga rooms (free!).
⚠ Important gotcha
Fog can delay flights — June/July especially. Build buffer.