There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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BART
best- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S / ...
45 min$11–14Line 292 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Levelbus 292 / ...
1h 26m$5–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alameda to San Francisco-SFO25 mi
35 minDrive 25 mi
- Drive from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 25 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO)taxi 25 mi
35 min$100–120
Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at San Francisco International Airport. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Alameda and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to BART which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $14.
The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airport takes 45 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.
Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.
Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $11–14 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Mission St & 1st St to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–14
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Mission St & 1st St to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alameda to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by BART, arrive at San Francisco International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Alameda to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
There are 745+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alameda and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.