Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
San Francisco International Airport
Taxis into the city ($35 to $55) take 25 to 50 minutes.
Door-to-door shuttles ($16 to $20) operate 24 hours. BART trains ($8.65, 30 minutes) serve
the airport, running from 5:30am to 11:45pm daily.
Getting Around
Most people drive themselves around California. You can also fly (it's expensive) or take
cheaper long-distance buses or scenic trains. In cities, when distances are too far to walk,
hop aboard buses, trains, streetcars, cable cars or trolleys, or grab a taxi.
Car
Metro-area traffic can be nightmarish, especially during weekday commuter rush hours
(roughly 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm). City parking is often an expensive hassle.
Train
The fastest way to get around the San Francisco Bay Area and LA, but lines don't go
everywhere. Pricier regional and long-distance Amtrak trains connect some destinations.
Bus
Usually the cheapest and slowest option, but with extensive metro-area networks.
Inter-city, regional and long-distance Greyhound routes are limited and more expensive.
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