SFO Airport Car Service

SFO Airport Shuttle & Car Service Transportation

Premium airport transfer service to and from San Francisco International Airport. Professional Meet & Greet at all terminals with real-time flight tracking.

San Mateo County, CA
13 miles from Downtown SF
25-45 min drive time
57M passengers/year
All 4 Terminals + International Terminal
Real-Time Flight Monitoring
Meet & Greet Inside Terminal
No Charge for Flight Delays
(888) 420-0177
5/5 Verified Reviews

San Francisco Airport Car Service & SFO Transportation

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the Bay Area's primary gateway to the world, serving over 57 million passengers annually across four terminals. As the major international hub for Northern California and the primary airport for Silicon Valley's tech industry, SFO handles flights from virtually every major airline and destination worldwide. Whether you're arriving from Tokyo on ANA, London on British Airways, or New York on United, you deserve a seamless ground transportation experience that matches the quality of your flight.

Our SFO airport car service has been refined through years of experience to deliver a stress-free arrival experience tailored to Bay Area travelers. We understand that after a long international flight or a red-eye from the East Coast, the last thing you want is to navigate crowded BART trains or wait in taxi lines. That's why our professional chauffeurs wait for you inside the terminal, ready to assist with your luggage and escort you directly to a meticulously maintained luxury vehicle.

What sets Detailed Drivers apart is our deep knowledge of Bay Area geography and traffic patterns. We don't simply dispatch a driver to SFO and hope for the best. Our sophisticated flight tracking system monitors your aircraft from departure through landing, automatically adjusting pickup times for delays or early arrivals. We know the optimal routes to Downtown San Francisco via I-280 versus US-101, the fastest paths to Silicon Valley tech campuses, and the scenic drives to Napa Valley wine country.

Our fleet includes luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series for solo executives, spacious SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator for families and groups, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans for larger parties up to 14 passengers. Every vehicle is equipped with complimentary bottled water, phone chargers, and WiFi on request.

For corporate travelers and executive assistants at Bay Area companies, we offer streamlined booking, centralized billing, and detailed trip reporting. Our corporate accounts integrate with major expense management systems, making reconciliation simple. Many of Silicon Valley's leading tech companies, venture capital firms, and law practices trust us exclusively for their SFO transportation needs.

Beyond Downtown San Francisco, we provide SFO car service to Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, San Jose), the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek), Wine Country (Napa, Sonoma), and the Peninsula. Whether you're heading to a board meeting on Sand Hill Road, a winery tasting in Yountville, or a home in Atherton, our chauffeurs know the optimal routes and can navigate any destination with precision.

Car Service San Francisco Airport - Terminal Guide

SFO Airport operates four terminals, each serving specific airlines

Terminal 1

Airlines

Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier

Pickup Location

Ground Transportation area, lower level arrivals

Terminal 2

Airlines

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Pickup Location

Arrivals level, Ground Transportation center island

Terminal 3

Airlines

United Airlines (domestic flights)

Pickup Location

Arrivals level, designated pickup zones

International Terminal

Airlines

All international carriers including Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, JAL, ANA, Air France, British Airways

Pickup Location

Arrivals level, Ground Transportation area near customs exit

Important SFO Terminal Notes

• The AirTrain connects all terminals for inter-terminal transit

• International arrivals require customs clearance before pickup

• The International Terminal is SFO's largest and serves all overseas flights

• Terminal 3 is United's hub for domestic operations

• Ground Transportation areas are located on the Arrivals level of each terminal

• BART and Caltrain connections available via AirTrain

SFO Car Service & Airport Transfer Pricing

All-inclusive rates with no hidden fees. Tolls and meet & greet included.

Vehicle TypeCapacityTo Downtown SFTo Silicon ValleyTo Napa Valley
Executive Sedan
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, or similar
Up to 3 passengers
3 bags
$75-110$95-145$275-375
Premium SUV
Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, or similar
Up to 6 passengers
6 bags
$105-155$125-185$335-450
Sprinter Van
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, executive configuration
Up to 14 passengers
14 bags
$175-245$195-285$445-595

Bridge Tolls Included

Bay Bridge, Golden Gate tolls included in pricing

Meet & Greet Included

Chauffeur meets you inside terminal with name sign

Free Wait Time

60 min domestic, 90 min international arrivals

SFO Airport Shuttle - Drive Times

Estimated travel times based on typical traffic conditions

DestinationDistanceOff-PeakRush Hour
Downtown San Francisco13 miles25-35 min45-65 min
Financial District14 miles25-35 min45-70 min
Palo Alto / Stanford20 miles25-35 min45-65 min
Mountain View / Google22 miles30-40 min50-75 min
Cupertino / Apple25 miles35-45 min55-80 min
Napa Valley60 miles75-90 min100-140 min

* Rush hour typically occurs 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM on weekdays. Weekend and holiday traffic patterns vary.

What Our SFO Travelers Say

Trusted by thousands of travelers at SFO Airport

I fly into SFO weekly from our East Coast headquarters. Detailed Drivers has become essential to my travel routine - my car is always waiting when I clear the terminal, and my driver knows the fastest route to Sand Hill Road at any hour.

David C.

VP of Engineering, Palo Alto

Coordinating executive travel for a team of 15 VPs is complex. Detailed Drivers handles our entire SFO transfer operation flawlessly. Flight tracking means no anxious calls, and their corporate billing saves hours of expense reconciliation.

Sarah M.

Executive Assistant, Salesforce

When I have international LPs flying in for meetings, first impressions matter. Having a professional chauffeur meet them at SFO's International Terminal and deliver them to our offices sets the right tone for our partnership.

James L.

Venture Partner, Menlo Park

Why Choose Our San Francisco Airport Car Service

The preferred SFO car service for executives, families, and discerning travelers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

TCP Licensed & Fully Insured

All vehicles are California TCP licensed with full commercial insurance. Chauffeurs undergo comprehensive background checks and drug testing.

Real-Time Flight Tracking

We monitor every SFO arrival from departure to touchdown. Your driver is positioned when you land, not when you were scheduled to land.

60-Minute Free Wait Time

For SFO domestic arrivals, 60 minutes of complimentary wait time. International arrivals receive 90 minutes to clear customs comfortably.

All 4 Terminals Covered

Our chauffeurs know every terminal at SFO, every pickup zone, and optimal routes to Downtown SF, Silicon Valley, Wine Country, and beyond.

5-Star Rated Service

Consistently rated 5 stars across thousands of SFO transfers. Clean vehicles, professional chauffeurs, and reliable timing.

All-Inclusive Pricing

Flat rates include tolls, parking fees, and meet & greet. No surge pricing, no hidden fees. Gratuity is at your discretion.