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How to get fromOakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to downtown San Francisco

From Oakland airport, BART (via the airport connector) reaches downtown San Francisco in about 35–45 minutes for roughly $13.45. A taxi to San Francisco costs roughly $60–80.

Cheapest: BART · from $13.45Fastest: Taxi · about 30 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from Oakland Airport into downtown San Francisco.

BART (via Oakland Airport connector)

Cheapest
Cost
About $13.45 to San Francisco
Time
35–45 min to downtown San Francisco
Hours
About 5am–midnight
Where to find it
Oakland Airport BART station, across from Terminal 1.
Good to know
Change at Coliseum for San Francisco trains. It's about $10.50 to downtown Oakland.
BART ↗

Taxi

Fastest
Cost
About $60–80 + tip
Time
30–50 min to San Francisco
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Outside baggage claim at both terminals.
Oakland Airport ↗

Uber / Lyft

Cost
About $45–70
Time
30–50 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Rideshare pick-up across from Terminal 1 and 2 baggage claim.
Uber price estimate ↗
Our pick

Oakland is often cheaper to fly into than SFO, and BART makes the trip to San Francisco easy. Allow extra time for the Bay Bridge if you drive.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about Oakland Airport.

What's the cheapest way from Oakland Airport to downtown San Francisco?

BART (via Oakland Airport connector): About $13.45 to San Francisco, taking 35–45 min to downtown San Francisco.

How much is a taxi from OAK to downtown San Francisco?

About $60–80 + tip. The ride takes 30–50 min to San Francisco.

What hours does the BART (via Oakland Airport connector) run?

About 5am–midnight.

Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at Oakland Airport?

Rideshare pick-up across from Terminal 1 and 2 baggage claim. Expect to pay about $45–70.

Where do I catch the BART (via Oakland Airport connector)?

Oakland Airport BART station, across from Terminal 1.

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