SFO airport car service
Private car service between San Francisco International Airport and your hotel, home or office, with a professional chauffeur, a vehicle sized for your bags and a meeting point confirmed before you fly.
SFO car service at a glance
- Meeting point
- Curb or inside arrivals
- Free waiting
- 45 minutes at SFO
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, Sprinter
- Available
- 24/7
- Coverage
- All 9 Bay Area counties
Where SFO sits, and why it matters for your ride
San Francisco International Airport is on the bay shore south of the city, in San Mateo County, between South San Francisco, San Bruno and Millbrae. The main route into San Francisco is Highway 101, and the drive changes a lot with the time of day, so we plan each pickup around your flight rather than a fixed travel time.
SFO has four terminals: Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the International Terminal. Your airline decides which one you use, so add the airline and flight number to your request and we'll plan the pickup at the right one. Flying into Oakland or San José instead? Compare all three on our Bay Area airport transfers page.
Arrivals
Meeting your chauffeur at SFO
Your chauffeur can meet you at the curb or inside at arrivals. To be met inside, request meet & greet in the quote form. Meet & greet is an extra charge, shown in your quote.
Either way, we confirm where you'll meet before your trip. Turn your phone on when you land, collect your bags and go to the spot we agreed. If you can't find it, call your chauffeur or us before you walk out to the curb.
International arrivals take longer, with passport control, baggage claim and customs before you reach the arrivals hall. Tell us you're on an international flight, and choose a pickup time that leaves room for it.
Airport pickup checklistFree waiting and flight changes at SFO
Airport pickups include 45 minutes of free waiting time. Other pickups include 15 minutes. Free waiting time starts at the scheduled pickup time you choose. Additional waiting time and extra hours are charged per minute at the hourly rate for your vehicle class.
Here's how that works in practice. Your flight is due at 6:00 pm and you're checking two bags, so you choose a 6:30 pm pickup. Free waiting runs from 6:30, which gives you until 7:15 before extra time applies.
Flight delayed or rebooked? Send the new flight number to info@sf.limo or call us at (415) 881-6199. We're available 24/7.
Common destinations from SFO
These are some of the places we plan SFO rides to, grouped by county. Anywhere else in the nine Bay Area counties can be quoted too.
| County | Neighborhoods and towns | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | Union Square, Nob Hill, the Financial District, SoMa and Moscone Center, the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Pacific Heights, the Presidio | Send the hotel's street address and the entrance you'll use, since many hotels share a brand name. Moving hotels later in your stay? Book a point-to-point ride. |
| San Mateo | Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Foster City, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton, Half Moon Bay | The airport's home county, handy for early flights and hotel stays near SFO. |
| Santa Clara | Palo Alto, Stanford, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, San José | Heading straight to meetings? See executive car service. For South Bay trips, San José airport is worth comparing. |
| Marin | Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Larkspur, San Rafael | The ride crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. Send the full address, since many Marin homes are up in the hills. |
| Napa | Napa, Yountville, Oakville, St. Helena, Calistoga | Landing for a wine weekend? Go straight to your hotel, then plan a wine country tour for the next day. |
| Sonoma | Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa | Send the hotel or home address, since many are outside the town centers. |
| Alameda and Contra Costa | Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville | Live in the East Bay? Compare flights into Oakland airport too. |
Landing at SFO soon?
Send your flight number and the address you're heading to, and we'll reply with a vehicle and a price.
Getting to SFO for your flight
For a departure, choose the time you want to be picked up, not your flight time. Leave room for check-in, bag drop, security and traffic on the way, and follow your airline's advice on how early to arrive. International flights usually need more time.
Pickups at a hotel or home include 15 minutes of free waiting time, so have bags packed and by the door. Tell us your airline, and your chauffeur drops you at the departures curb for your terminal.
Flying out at dawn? We're available 24/7, so you can request a pickup at any hour. Coming back through SFO later? Choose Round trip in the quote form, add your return date and time, and we'll quote both rides together.
Choose a car for your SFO transfer
A solo traveler with a carry-on and a family of five with six suitcases need very different cars. Pick the class that fits, or tell us the group and the bags and we'll suggest one. The vehicle and luggage guide helps you count.
Luxury Sedan
Mercedes-Benz S 580 or similar
2 passengers 3 bags
Get a quote for the Mercedes-Benz S 580
Luxury SUV
Cadillac Escalade ESV or similar
5 passengers 6 bags
Get a quote for the Cadillac Escalade ESV
Luxury Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar
14 passengers 14 bags
Get a quote for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Traveling together
Groups landing at SFO
Conference teams heading to Moscone Center, wedding guests bound for the city or wine country, families with strollers and car seats: a group is easier to manage in one vehicle. The Luxury Sprinter seats up to 14 passengers with up to 14 bags.
Passenger and bag numbers are separate maximums. A full car leaves less room for suitcases, so tell us your bag sizes and we'll choose the right vehicle with you.
If people land on different flights, list every flight number in your notes. We'll explain in your quote how we can handle it, for example one pickup after the last flight or separate cars.
Get a Sprinter quoteYour SFO quote and booking
We quote every trip individually, so you see the price before anything is booked. It depends on the vehicle, the distance or hours, the date and time, and any stops, and it includes gratuity, tolls and parking.
Your trip is reserved only after we confirm the vehicle, time and price with you. Free cancellation at least 24 hours before scheduled pickup. Later cancellations and no-shows are charged the full reservation price. The cancellation policy has the details.
In the quote form you can also ask for the following. We confirm each one with the price in your quote.
- Meet & greet inside at arrivals
- Luggage assistance
- Youth booster seats
- Infant and child safety seats
- Stops on the way, up to five per trip
SFO car service questions
Can you take us from SFO to our hotel in San Francisco?
Yes. Enter SFO as your pickup and your hotel's full street address as the drop-off, then add your flight number. We'll quote a vehicle that fits your group and bags.
Which SFO terminal will my chauffeur go to?
The one your airline uses. Add the airline and flight number to your request, and we confirm the meeting point before your trip.
Where do we meet our chauffeur at SFO?
At the curb or inside at arrivals. To be met inside, request meet & greet in the quote form. Meet & greet is an extra charge, shown in your quote.
What if my flight into SFO is delayed?
Add your flight number when you ask for a quote so we can plan your pickup around your arrival. Airport pickups include 45 minutes of free waiting time. If your plans change on the day, call us at (415) 881-6199.
How early should we leave for an SFO departure?
It depends on your airline, your bags, the type of flight and the time of day. Follow your airline's advice, allow for traffic on Highway 101, and tell us the pickup time you want.
Can we stop somewhere on the way from SFO?
Yes. A trip can include up to five stops, such as collecting a colleague in Burlingame or dropping bags at home before dinner. Add them to your request so they're in the quote. For a longer day of stops, an hourly chauffeur may suit you better.
Is SFO the right airport for Silicon Valley?
It can be, especially for Palo Alto, Menlo Park and the Peninsula. For San José, Santa Clara and the South Bay, flights into San José airport are worth comparing. We serve both.
Can you meet a guest or client arriving at SFO?
Yes. Add the passenger's name and mobile number when you request the ride, and add meet & greet if you'd like them met inside. Our corporate travel page covers booking for others.
How much is a car from SFO to San Francisco?
We quote every trip individually, so you see the price before anything is booked. It depends on the vehicle, the distance or hours, the date and time, and any stops, and it includes gratuity, tolls and parking.
Flying into SFO?
Send your flight and your hotel address. We'll reply with a vehicle and a price.
info@sf.limo