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Taxi from SFO to Downtown SF

The taxi ride from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Downtown SF covers roughly 21.8 km of driving in 52 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($65.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
14 mi
Free-flow time
52m
Typical taxi (band)
$65.00 – $71.50
Median estimate
$65.00
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Pickup and destination are pre-filled from official coordinates. Edit either field if your hotel or terminal differs - the regulated flat key is sent only while both pins still match this page.

SFO → Downtown SF

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FAQ

SFO taxi questions

How much is a taxi from SFO to Downtown SF?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $65.00 before tip (source: SFMTA Taxi Services). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $65.00–$71.50 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from SFO?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed San Francisco’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at SFO?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do San Francisco taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in San Francisco. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for SFMTA Taxi Services.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses SFMTA Taxi Services’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-12.

Sources & verification

Primary source

SFMTA Taxi Services

Last verified
April 12, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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