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Düsseldorf Airport

Transportation to San Francisco Airport from the City Center

Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Duesseldorf City Center from Airport

Düsseldorf Airport

Düsseldorf Airport is located 6 km north of the city center. You can get to many central locations in the city from the airport by taxi, airport shuttles, trains, buses, and personal car.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient transportation method to get to the city center from Düsseldorf Airport is by taxi. You can easily get to the city center by taking a certified airport taxi.  Taxis offer the option of paying the fare using a credit card and feature special booster seats for families with children.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Düsseldorf Airport is by bus. Buses depart from the main arrivals hall and go to various central locations in the city. There are two bus stations at the airport. To find out more about the routes these buses take from these stations you can visit the airport’s website.

Train

The fastest transportation method to get to the city center from the airport is by train. There are two railway stations located within the airport. Using the station located next to Terminal C you can get to Bergisch Gladbach. The SkyTrain monorail is an inter-terminal transportation method connecting the passenger terminals, railway station and parking areas.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a vehicle from one of the rental car offices located in the terminal building. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Buchbinder, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, Sixt and Trifty.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Mönchengladbach Airport

Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport is located 15 km west of central Düsseldorf. You can easily get to several central locations in the city from the airport by taxi or bus from. You can also drive your personal car to get to the city center.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city from Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport is by taxi. Taking a taxi to the city is easy and comfortable. Taxis offer the option of paying the fare using a credit card and feature special booster seats for families with children.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city from Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport is by bus. You can get to various central locations in the city using the buses, which you can access from the terminal building.

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Weeze Airport

Weeze Airport is located in the Lower Rhine region of Germany. You can take the train, a taxi, or bus from Weeze Airport to get to many central locations in the city. You can also drive your personal car and take advantage of the parking areas that are available.

Taxi

One of the transportation methods you can use to get to the city center from Weeze Airport is a taxi. You can get to the city comfortably and quickly by using a certified taxi company. Taxi companies that you can choose among include Taxi Dams, Niers Taxi and Taxi Wolff.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Weeze Airport is by bus. Buses depart from the main arrivals building and go to various central locations in the city. To get more information about the bus schedule and fare you can visit Weeze Airport’s website.

Train

The fastest way to get to the city center from the Weeze Airport is by train. The train station is located in close proximate to the airport. Trains run every 30 minutes and offer easy, comfortable and cheap transportation to the city center.   

Rental Cars

Another way to get to the city center is by rental car. You can rent a car from the rental car offices located opposite the main arrivals section of the terminal. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Trifty.

Transfer Services

Using transfer services to reach your hotel from Weeze Airport is easy and convenient. For more information on transfer companies you can visit Weeze Airport’s website.

Limousine

Another option to get to the city from the airport is by limousine. To avoid waiting at the airport after you land we recommend arranging your vehicle beforehand. Limousine companies that you can choose from include Taxi von Agris GmbH, Taxi Arns, Exclusive Drive Limousine and Euro-Road-Cruise.

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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When you search for San Francisco-Duesseldorf flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Francisco-Duesseldorf flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for San Francisco-Duesseldorf flights?

For San Francisco-Duesseldorf flights, you can use Embarkader Airport, San Francisco Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Duesseldorf Railway Station, Düsseldorf Airport, Mönchengladbach Airport, Weeze Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from San Francisco-Duesseldorf and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between San Francisco-Duesseldorf is 8955 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 11 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for San Francisco-Duesseldorf flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Francisco-Duesseldorf flights is Tuesday.

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