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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) operates a regional rail network connecting San Francisco International Airport (SFO) directly to downtown San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, the East Bay, and Peninsula cities. The SFO BART station is located in the International Terminal, with walkable access or free AirTrain connections to all airport terminals. BART is fully integrated with the Bay Area's Clipper ticketing system and provides regular service daily including evenings and weekends, making it the primary public rail link for SFO.

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Yellow Line (Antioch–SFO)

The Yellow Line provides direct BART service between Antioch and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), connecting major East Bay cities, downtown San Francisco, and terminating at SFO. Trains stop at SFO International Terminal with convenient airport access.

🚏 Stops:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San BrunoSouth San FranciscoColmaDaly CityBalboa ParkGlen Park24th St Mission16th St MissionCivic Center/UN PlazaPowell StMontgomery StEmbarcaderoWest Oakland12th St Oakland City Center19th St OaklandMacArthurAshbyBerkeleyNorth BerkeleyEl Cerrito PlazaEl Cerrito del NorteRichmondPittsburg/Bay PointAntioch

Red Line (Richmond–Millbrae via SFO)

The Red Line offers direct BART service between Richmond and Millbrae via San Francisco International Airport (SFO), serving key destinations in the East Bay, downtown San Francisco, and the Peninsula. Trains stop at SFO International Terminal for airport access.

🚏 Stops:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San BrunoSouth San FranciscoColmaDaly CityBalboa ParkGlen Park24th St Mission16th St MissionCivic Center/UN PlazaPowell StMontgomery StEmbarcaderoWest Oakland12th St Oakland City Center19th St OaklandMacArthurAshbyBerkeleyNorth BerkeleyEl Cerrito PlazaEl Cerrito del NorteRichmondMillbrae

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SamTrans operates public bus routes connecting San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with destinations throughout San Mateo County, San Francisco, and the Peninsula. Direct service is provided to airport terminals by multiple routes, with accessible vehicles and connections to BART and Caltrain at key transfer points. Buses are equipped for luggage and Clipper cards are accepted.

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Route 292

Route 292 provides all-day local service between Hillsdale Shopping Center and Downtown San Francisco, directly serving SFO terminals at Courtyard A and Courtyard G, with connections to BART and Caltrain at Millbrae Transit Center.

🚏 Stops:
SFO Airport Courtyard ASFO Airport Courtyard GSan Bruno BARTMillbrae Transit CenterEl Camino Real/MillbraeSouth San FranciscoBayshore Blvd/San FranciscoDowntown San Francisco

Route 397

Route 397 is an overnight 'Owl' service connecting SFO with San Bruno, Millbrae, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Palo Alto Transit Center, and Downtown San Francisco when BART and Caltrain do not operate.

🚏 Stops:
SFO Airport Courtyard ASan Bruno BARTMillbrae Transit CenterSan MateoBelmontSan CarlosRedwood City Transit CenterPalo Alto Transit CenterDowntown San Francisco

Route ECR / ECR Owl

Route ECR is a high-frequency bus connecting Daly City BART and Palo Alto Transit Center along El Camino Real, with late-night service (ECR Owl). Select ECR/ECR Owl trips serve SFO Courtyard A directly.

🚏 Stops:
SFO Airport Courtyard ASan Bruno BARTEl Camino/McLellanSouth San Francisco BARTSan MateoRedwood City Transit CenterPalo Alto Transit CenterDaly City BART

Route 398

Route 398 provides weekday express service between Redwood City Transit Center and Downtown San Francisco, stopping at SFO Courtyard A and Courtyard G, with limited stops along US-101.

🚏 Stops:
SFO Airport Courtyard ASFO Airport Courtyard GSan Bruno BARTRedwood City Transit CenterSan CarlosSan MateoDowntown San Francisco

Route 142

Route 142 connects the SFO Rental Car Center (accessible to terminals via AirTrain) with neighborhoods in eastern San Bruno and San Bruno BART station.

🚏 Stops:
SFO Rental Car CenterSan BrunoSan Bruno BART

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