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Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
17 Jun, Wed04:40
Dammam – San Francisco
1d 2h 19m
2 stop
DMMSFO

LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines
12 Jul, Sun01:10
Riyadh – San Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
RUHSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
25 Jun, Thu19:00
Jeddah – San Francisco
1d 11h
2 stop
JEDSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
16 Jun, Tue03:10
Jeddah – San Francisco
1d 3h 49m
2 stop
JEDSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
8 Jul, Wed20:45
Madinah – San Francisco
1d 9h 21m
2 stop
MEDSFO

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
3 Jul, Fri03:10
Jeddah – San Francisco
1d 3h 49m
2 stop
JEDSFO
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
21 Jun, Sun03:10
Jeddah – San Francisco
20h 25m
1 stop
JEDSFO

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
22 Jun, Mon03:10
Jeddah – San Francisco
20h 25m
1 stop
JEDSFO

Gulf Air

Gulf Air
30 Jun, Tue18:30
Gassim – San Francisco
1d 16h 22m
2 stop
ELQSFO

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About San Francisco

Located in the U.S State of California, San Francisco was founded on a pennisula of the same name that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. This city of nearly 1 million is at the center of an urban area that is home to nearly 8 million people and the headquarters of famous tech companies such as Google and Facebook. 

San Francisco is a cosmopolitan city that is home to many different immigrants and ethnic groups. This diversity is reflected in the many cultural offerings the city provides as well as the weatlh of different cuisines and restauraunts you can sample. Italian and Mexican cuisine is especially reccomended in the city. Union Square, Alcatraz Island, and the Bay Bridge are all must-see places on your visit to the city.

Because of the local topography, San Francisco has an interesting climate, generally rainy but with many micro-climates located across the area. December and January are cold but the region experiences moderate temperatures most of the time. Because there is a large difference between night and day temperatures in the summer, visitors should dress and pack accordingly. 

Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport

San Francisco Intl. Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.

San Francisco Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
15 Jun
Fog
20°14°
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Tuesday
16 Jun
Fog
18°13°
Wednesday
17 Jun
Fog
22°12°
Thursday
18 Jun
Cloudy
21°14°
Friday
19 Jun
Cloudy
19°14°

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