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  • Transportation


    San Francisco is 46.38 square miles (7.5 miles by 3.5 miles) and surrounded by water on three sides. This makes navigation around the city easy and modes of transportation diverse.

     

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    Airlines
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    Airports Back to Top

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    From downtown San Francisco, take Hwy. 101 south to airport exit. 15 Miles south of downtown (20-30 minutes). (650) 821-8211, flysfo.com
    SFO Lost & Found
    (650) 821-7014
    SFO Parking
    (650) 821-7900
    Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Bay Bridge to Oakland, Hwy. 880 S.; exit Hegenberger Rd. BART to Coliseum, transfer to Air- BART shuttle (30-40 minutes). (510) 563-3300, flyoakland.com
    OAK Lost & Found
    (510) 563-3300

    Airlines Back to Top

    American Airlines
    (800) 433-7300
    aa.com

    Southwest Airlines
    (800) 435-9792
    southwest.com

    United Airlines
    (800) 241-6522
    united.com

    Virgin Atlantic Airways
    (800) 862-8621
    virgin-atlantic.com

    Airport Shuttles Back to Top

    American Airporter Shuttle
    Door-to-door, 24 hours, 7 days. 202-0733, americanairporter.onsmartpages.com
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    Bay Shuttle
    Door-to-door airport service; Oakland and San Francisco Airports. 564-3400, bayshuttle.com
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    Quake City Shuttle
    Friendly, on-time, door-to-door service. San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose airports. 255-4899, quakecityshuttle.com
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    San Francisco City Shuttle
    Residence, business, hotel. 822-2648
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    Car Rental Back to Top

    City Rent-A-Car
    1748 Folsom/13th St 861-1312; 1433 Bush/Van Ness 359-1331, cityrentacar.com
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    Reliable
    Discount Toyota rentals, free parking. 349 Mason/Geary 928-4414, reliablerentacar.com
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    Motorcycle/Scooter Rental Back to Top

    Dubbelju Motorcycle Rentals
    BMW, Harley, Triumph and Honda since 1991. As motorcyclists ourselves, we know your needs and we ve ridden the roads we recommend. 495-2774, dubbelju.com
    Eaglerider Motorcycle & Scooter Rental
    Rent a Harley and experience the American Dream! $75-$135 per day, unlimited miles, helmets, delivery to hotels. BMW, Honda, Vespa scooters too! (888) 390-6500, eaglerider.com
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    GoCar Rentals
    Computer guided talking scooter cars! Hourly, daily rentals. See the San Francisco most visitors never see! 2715 Hyde/North Point and 312 Mason/O'Farrell (800) 914-6227, gocarsf.com
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    Limousines Back to Top

    Anna Limousine Service
    Ride in luxury, arrive in style. Special airport rates. Sedan and minivan service available. Wine and city tours/all events. 264-3366 TCP#12745
    Kingsway Limousine Service
    Great rates to SF and Oakland airport, Wine Country, special occasions, any occasion! Specializing in corporate accounts. 307-3000
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    Rey Rey Limousine Service
    We have luxury cars for any occasion. Specializing in Napa Valley wine tours, SFO, Oakland and San Jose Airport. Call for quick service (650) 515-5000
    SF's Finest Limousines
    Providing full-day Napa Wine Charters. Ride in style and comfort in a stretch limousine. Private city tours available. New limos now available. (888) 833-5466
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    SFO Limo
    Lowest airport transfer rates. SF to SF International Airport $38. Up to 4 people. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Hourly rates available. (877) 2-FLY-SFO or 351-8183.
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    Public Transportation Back to Top

    AC Transit
    Serves Berkeley, Oakland and other East Bay communities. In SF, buses depart from the Transbay Terminal and Financial District. (510) 839-2882, actransit.org
    BART
    Links San Francisco with the East Bay and Daly City. In SF, trains run underground along Market Street. Stops at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, Civic Center. 989-2278, bart.gov
    Caltrain
    Rail service to the Peninsula, San Jose. In SF, trains depart from the San Francisco Caltrain Station. 4th St./King (800) 660-4287, caltrain.com
    Golden Gate Transit
    Serves Marin County, parts of Sonoma. In SF, buses stop on Lombard St., Van Ness Ave., Geary Blvd., Financial District, Transbay Terminal. 923-2000, goldengate.org
    Muni
    Muni Passports allow for unlimited travel, available in one-day ($11), three-day ($18), one-week ($24), or one-month (Fast Pass, $45) increments. Cable Car fares are $5 each way. 673-MUNI, sfmta.com
    Muni Passports are sold at the following locations: Powell/Market Police Booth; Hyde/Beach, cable car terminal; Visitors Information Center, Hallidie Plaza, Powell/Market; TIX Bay Area, Stockton St./Union Sq.; Moscone Center, 4th St./Howard; Cable Car Museum, Washington/ Mason; Nordstrom, 865 Market/5th St.
    SamTrans
    Serves San Mateo County including the San Francisco International Airport, Palo Alto, Daly City. In SF, buses stop in Financial District, Transbay Terminal. (800) 660-4287, samtrans.com

    Parking in San Francisco Back to Top

    Tow-Away Zones
    If you park in a tow-away zone expect to be towed! Certain streets have designated tow-away zones during commute hours (7am-9am and 3pm-6pm). There is a fee of $188.25 in addition to the parking fine and daily storage fees. To claim a towed vehicle report to San Francisco AutoReturn, located in the Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street, Room 145. For information call 865-8200.
    Curbing Wheels
    When parking on an incline, it is a law that you turn your car wheels so they rest on the curb at the angle that would prevent a runaway vehicle. Uphill, turn your wheels out facing the street; downhill, turn your wheels into the curb. Always set your parking brake.

    Parking Garages Back to Top

    Civic Center Garage
    355 McAllister/Polk 863-3187

    Ellis-O'Farrell Garage
    833 Mission/5th St. 986-4800

    Fifth & Mission Garage
    833 Mission/5th St. 982-8522

    Japan Center Garage
    1660 Geary/Buchanan 567-45734

    Lombard Garage
    2055 Lombard/Webster 440-1984

    Moscone Center Garage
    255 3rd St./Howard 777-2782

    Sutter-Stockton
    444 Stockton/Sutter 982-8370
    Union Square Garage
    333 Post/Geary 397-0631