There are 6 ways to get from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by tram, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, BART
best- Take the tram from Beach St & Stockton St to Market St & 2nd Sttram F
- Take the subway from Montgomery Street to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S / ...
57 min$12–15Drive 15.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 15.5 mi
20 min$3–5Line 8 bus, BART
- Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BARTbus 8 / ...
- Take the subway from Balboa Park to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S / ...
1h 29m$11–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO)taxi 15.5 mi
20 min$65–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pier 39 to San Francisco-SFO15.5 mi
20 min$60–80Line 8 bus, line 292 bus
- Take the bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvdbus 8 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Levelbus 292 / ...
1h 35m$4–5
Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by foot, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from North Point St & Stockton St and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Beach St & Stockton St and arriving at San Francisco International Airport via Montgomery Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Pier 39 and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to tram and BART which takes 57 min and costs $12 - $15.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO), including transfers.
Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from North Point St & Stockton St station.
Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Beach St & Stockton St station.
Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd station.
What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via North Point St & Stockton St, Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd, and Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave in around 1h 35m.
Tram from Beach St & Stockton St to Market St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Montgomery Street to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $10–13
Subway from Balboa Park to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $9–12
Bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Bus from North Point St & Stockton St to Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pier 39 to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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
Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Market St & 2nd St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Pier 39 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 Pier 39 and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



