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Port of San Francisco, California – Transportation

How to get to Port of San Francisco, California — rideshare, taxi, shuttle, and public transit options from nearby airports.

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✈️ What is the Closest Airport to the Port of San Francisco?

There are two airports located relatively close to the Port of San Francisco, located in the Embarcadero district. Compare rates on cheap flights to San Francisco.


✈️ San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

📍 San Francisco, CA 94128 — approx. 14 miles from the cruise port

The larger and closer of the two airports, SFO handles many international and domestic flights including Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue. No reservations needed for shared shuttles — vans wait for walk-up passengers outside the Departures/Ticketing area.

🚐 Shared shuttle
~$17/person
Allow up to 90 min with stops
🚕 Taxi to Pier 27
$65+
~22 min ride

✈️ Oakland International Airport (OAK)

📍 Oakland, CA 94621 — approx. 20 miles from the cruise port

A smaller airport located across the bay, OAK is served by domestic airlines including Allegiant and Spirit. Taxis accept credit cards and are available outside at the Ground Transportation areas. A 15% tip is customary.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: ~$20 more than SFO rates

🚌 San Francisco Airport & Cruise Port Shuttles

Note: there are no San Francisco area hotels which offer shuttle service to the port. See here for San Francisco hotels close to the port.

🚆 Additional SFO Transportation Options

🚗 Car Rentals in San Francisco

All national car rental companies are available at both airports. The closest rental companies to the port are located within the Hyatt Regency.

⚠️ Parking tip: San Francisco streets can be a maze and parking is extremely difficult. When parking on a hill — face downhill: turn wheels toward the curb; face uphill: turn wheels away from the curb. Always engage the parking brake. Failure to do so can result in a ticket.

🚕 San Francisco Taxis

🚕 From SFO to Pier 27

Upwards of $65 for the ~22-minute ride. Pier 27 lies just within the taxi airport boundary of 15 miles from SFO.

🚕 From OAK

Approximately $20 more than SFO rates. Taxis accept credit cards and are available at Ground Transportation areas outside either airport.

⚠️ If travelling beyond 15 miles from SFO (such as to Fisherman's Wharf or Pier 39), you will be charged 150% of the metered rate.