Overview
San Francisco is most easily accessed by international passengers by air. San Francisco International Airport features a vast array of scheduled flights to international destinations in Europe, Asia, Canada and domestic destinations within the United States. If you’re travelling from within the United States, San Francisco can be reached by rail through Amtrak’s cross country services or by bus through Greyhound’s scheduled services throughout California. Once you arrive in San Francisco, you can easily navigate the city by rail, bus or car.
Getting to San Francisco
Air
San Francisco International Airport: Featuring a wide array of international flights to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Asia and domestic destinations in the U.S, San Francisco is the most popular gateway to San Francisco. Located just south of San Francisco, the airport’s principal carriers include United Airlines and Virgin America. Please see the airport’s official website for more information on routes, airlines, facilities and ground transport.
Oakland International Airport: A large hub for Southwest Airlines, featuring numerous low-cost flights to destinations across the United States. Please see the airport’s official website for more information on routes, airlines, facilities and ground transport.
Rail
Amtrak serves the San Francisco with long-distance and intercity trains. San Francisco's long distance station is across the bay, with bus connections into San Francisco City Centre. Services run from the Bay area to Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Sacramento and Chicago. Please see the Official Amtrak Website for more information on routes, schedules and destinations.
Bus
Greyhound provides intercity services across California from San Francisco. Please see the Official Greyhound Website for more information.
Getting Around San Francisco
Visitors can easily navigate San Francisco through its extensive public transportation system, encompassing bus, rapid transit rail, commuter rail and cable cars. Please see the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Official Website for information on routes, schedules, fares and destinations.