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- To downtownBART from the International Terminal (G side), Departures level. About 30 min to downtown, $11.80 one way, tap a contactless card at the gate. Ride the free AirTrain to the "Garage G / BART" stop from any terminal.details
- Uber / LyftDomestic terminals pick up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage (T1 zones A/B and B, T2 zones C and D, T3 zones E, F and F/G). International Terminal pick up is on the Departures level centre island, zones 12–17.details
- Between terminalsFree AirTrain, 24 h, every few minutes; the Red Line loops all terminals in about 9 min. All terminals are also linked by walkways both before and after security. T3 has no AirTrain station until 2027; use the T2 station.details
- NursingNursing rooms or Mamava pods after security in every terminal, e.g. B3 and B17 (T1), D4 and D15 (T2), E5, F11 and F16 (T3), A1/2, A3/4/5 and G5 (International). Several more before security.details
Getting to and from the airport 9
BART to downtown San Francisco and the East BayTrain International Terminal, Departures/Ticketing level, G side of the Main Hall. From any terminal ride AirTrain to "Garage G / BART Station" (or walk from T1 or T3). Arriving internationally, turn right out of customs, escalator up one level, straight ahead and left at the art exhibit.
About 30 min to downtown. Any Antioch (Yellow) or Richmond (Red) train goes downtown. Sunday service starts late; plan something else for early Sunday flights.
Caltrain (Peninsula and San Jose) via MillbraeTrain Take a Millbrae-bound BART train one stop from the SFO BART station, then change to Caltrain at Millbrae
About a 4-minute BART ride. Weekend Caltrain is less frequent; check both timetables for the transfer.
Taxi standsTaxi Roadway centre islands on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level of every terminal, signed "Taxi"
Drivers must accept any Bay Area destination.
SamTrans buses (Route 292 to San Francisco; 397 and ECR Owl overnight)Bus T2 Arrivals level centre island by Courtyard 2; T3 Arrivals level curb by Courtyard 4; International Terminal Level 1 at Courtyard A and curbside at Courtyard G
Slow but the only public transit after BART stops. Routes EPX and 142 stop at the Rental Car Center (AirTrain Blue Line).
Airporter coaches (Marin Airporter, Groome to Monterey and Sonoma)Shuttle bus International Terminal Departures level by Doors 5 and 6 (moved there Sept 2); domestic T2 and T3 Arrivals level centre islands
Rental Car CenterCar rental 780 N. McDonnell Road, off-terminal. AirTrain Blue Line only (the Red Line does not go there). Counters on the 4th floor; Hertz on the 1st floor.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty on site; Fox by shuttle. Free Remote Bag Check inside (Level 1) 4 am–8 pm for Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue and United domestic flights.
Hotel courtesy shuttlesShuttle bus T1, T2 and T3 on the Departures/Ticketing level centre island; International Terminal on the Arrivals level centre island
Shuttles serve airport-area hotels in Millbrae, Burlingame, San Bruno and South San Francisco only, not the city. Confirm with your hotel.
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 2
AirTrainInter-terminal train T1 and T2 via the Mezzanine (Level 3) skybridge. International Terminal stations near the A and G gates, Level 4. Domestic Garage Level 5 at zones B, D and F. International Garages A and G Level 7.
Red Line loops all terminals, garages, BART and the Grand Hyatt in about 9 min. Blue Line adds the Rental Car Center and Long-Term Parking (25-min loop). T3's station is closed until 2027; use the T2 station.
Walking between terminals (before and after security)Walkway Every terminal is linked by walkways both before and after security. International A ↔ T1 B gates and International G ↔ T3 are quickest on foot; International ↔ T2 is quickest by AirTrain.
Domestic-to-international connections need no re-screening. International arrivals (except precleared flights) clear CBP, exit via "Connecting Flights" doors, re-check bags and go through security again.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Families and nursing 9
Nursery roomsNursing room After security near Gate B3, near Gate B17 and near Green Apple Books. Before security on the Departures level near Ticketing Zone One and on the Arrivals level near Carousel 7.
SFO lists these as "Nursery/Mamava Pod" locations without saying which are rooms and which are pods.
Nursery roomsNursing room After security near Gate D4 and near Gate D15. Before security on the Departures level by the Museum art cases, by the checkpoint and behind the Alaska ticket counter; Arrivals level by Carousel 1 and Carousel 4.
Nursery rooms and Mamava podNursing room After security near Gate E5, near Gate F11 (Mamava pod) and near Gate F16. Before security on the Departures level by entry Door 5 and on the Mezzanine over Door 9.
Nursery rooms and Mamava podNursing room Main Hall, before security, near the G-side checkpoint (Mamava pod). After security near Gate A1/2 and Gate A3/4/5 (A side) and near Gate G5 (G side).
The A-side rooms are reached through Checkpoint A; the G5 room through Checkpoint G.
Kids' Spots (Harvey Milk Terminal 1)Play area Near Gate B2 (padded play area with toy animals) and near Gate B18 (Tree Town, carved oak climbing pieces)
Kids' Spots (Terminal 2)Play area Near Gate D7 (Bird Encounters mural with xylophone benches) and near Gate D15 (Butterfly Wall, hand-cranked kinetic sculpture)
Kids' Spots (Terminal 3)Play area Near Gate E7 (Spirogyrate light discs), near Gate F17 (climbing apparatus) and in the food court near Gates F11–F22
Car seat rental and infant suppliesService Airport Travel Agency, International Terminal Main Hall, before security. Diapers, formula and kids' earplugs at Freshen Up! (Main Hall, G side) and Hudson News (Main Hall).
Travel Agency phone 650-821-1322. SFO's page does not give the exact spot in the Main Hall.
Baby food and formula through securityPolicy Security screening
Formula, breast milk and juice for infants are allowed in reasonable quantities above the 3.4 oz limit; take them out of the bag and declare them. Rules are TSA's. SFO's kids page links TSA's "Traveling with Children" page.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Lounges 18
Delta Sky ClubAirline lounge Near Gate C3, Level 2
- Delta One / SkyTeam business and first
- Sky Club members, Delta Reserve and Amex Platinum cardholders flying Delta
- Entry allowed up to 3 hours before departure
American Airlines Admirals ClubAirline lounge Near Gate B13, Level 2 (through Checkpoint B)
- American / oneworld business and first
- Admirals Club members and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald
- Day pass available
Alaska LoungeAirline lounge Retail Street, Level 2 (through Checkpoint B)
- Alaska / Hawaiian first class, oneworld business and first
- Alaska Lounge members, STARLUX premium passengers
- Priority Pass with an additional fee
The Club SFOPay-in lounge Level 3
- Walk-up paid entry
- Priority Pass and LoungeKey (online pre-booking only)
- Amex Platinum / Centurion via Global Lounge Collection
SFO's page says Priority Pass and LoungeKey are accepted for online booking only, so reserve before you walk over.
American Express Centurion Lounge (temporary)Card lounge Concourse D, Level 2, right after the security checkpoint near Compass Books and Napa Farms Market
- Amex Platinum, Business Platinum and Centurion cardholders
- Same-day boarding pass required; guest fees may apply
Temporary smaller space while Terminal 3 West is rebuilt; the permanent T3 lounge is due back in 2027. Offerings are limited.
Air Canada Maple Leaf LoungeAirline lounge Terminal 2, after security
- Air Canada / Star Alliance business class
- Aeroplan 50K+ and Star Alliance Gold
- Aeroplan premium co-brand credit cards
SFO's page gives no gate reference.
United Club (F Gates)Airline lounge Rotunda of the F Gates, Level 3
- United / Star Alliance business and first
- United Club members, Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
- United Club Infinite / Chase United Club cards
United Club (E Gates)Airline lounge Near Gate E4, Level 3
- United / Star Alliance business and first
- United Club members, Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
United Club (International)Airline lounge Between Gates G6 and G9, Level 3
- United / Star Alliance business and first
- United Club members, Star Alliance Gold
United Polaris LoungeAirline lounge Near Gate G1, Level 2
- United Polaris business class boarding pass
- Long-haul international first or business on a Star Alliance airline, departing
No status-based or member access; strictly premium-cabin.
Air France – KLM LoungeAirline lounge Near Gate A1, Level 3 (through Checkpoint A, turn left)
- Air France / KLM / SkyTeam business and first
- SkyTeam Elite Plus
- Also used by EVA Air and Korean Air premium passengers
Golden Gate LoungeContract lounge Level 4, A Gates
- Premium passengers of AeroMexico, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, SAS, Air France/KLM overflow
- Priority Pass
- Amex Platinum / Centurion via Global Lounge Collection
China Airlines Dynasty LoungeAirline lounge Near Gate A1, Level 4 (through Checkpoint A, turn left)
- China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern business and first
- Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey
- Amex Platinum / Centurion via Global Lounge Collection
SFO lists hours as 9:30 am–12:30 pm while Priority Pass says 8:00 am–8:30 pm; the SFO page itself quotes 8:30 am–6:00 pm for card members. Expect daytime access only.
Virgin Atlantic ClubhouseAirline lounge Near Gate A1, Level 5 (through Checkpoint A, turn left)
- Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Flying Club Gold
- Priority Pass in the listed windows
- Amex Platinum / Centurion via Global Lounge Collection
Air India Maharaja LoungeAirline lounge Near Gate A1, Level 4 (through Checkpoint A, turn left)
- Air India and LOT Polish business class, Star Alliance Gold on those carriers
- Priority Pass
Cathay Pacific LoungeAirline lounge Near Gate A1, Level 4 (through Checkpoint A, turn left)
- Cathay Pacific / oneworld business and first
- oneworld Sapphire and Emerald, Cathay Silver and above
British Airways LoungeAirline lounge Between Gates A5 and A9
- British Airways / oneworld business and first
- oneworld Sapphire and Emerald, BA Executive Club Silver and above
Emirates LoungeAirline lounge Between Gates A2 and A6, Level 3
- Emirates first and business class
- Skywards Platinum and Gold
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Accessibility 7
Companion Care Restroom with adult changing tableAdult changing table Near Gate B13. A second one on the Level 2 Mezzanine is for international arrivals only.
Companion Care Restroom with adult changing tableAdult changing table A Gates, near Gate A2
Companion Care Restroom with adult changing tableAdult changing table G Gates, between Gate G2 and Gate G5, Level 2 (international arrivals only)
Only reachable while arriving internationally, not from the departures concourse.
Companion Care Restrooms (all terminals)Companion care restroom T1 near B2, B3, B13, B18, by Carousels 1 and 7; T2 near D4, D15, by Carousels 1 and 4; T3 near E5, at the F11–F22 entrance, by Carousel 10; Intl A near A1; Intl G near G3 and G9; Intl Main Hall departures level
Extra room for a caregiver. SFO's page lists about 30 locations in total.
Sensory RoomSensory room Near Gate C2
Quiet area, active area and a full-scale aircraft-cabin mock-up to practise boarding. Designed for neurodivergent travellers; open to all.
Wheelchair and guided assistancePolicy Your airline's ticket counter. In the International Terminal, use the marked phones at every entry door and dial 1-800-I-FLY-SFO.
Airlines, not the airport, provide curb-to-seat assistance; book it when you buy the ticket. No motorised carts inside the terminals. Free Sunflower lanyards at any Information Desk.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi and ride-hailGround transport Taxi zones on the Arrivals level centre islands; ask the taxi coordinator or dial *1107 from any airport courtesy phone
Coordinators on duty 7 am–2 am. Uber/Lyft WAV riders can request curbside pickup at the domestic terminals (ramps at T2 and T3) instead of the garage.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Rest, showers, quiet 5
Yoga RoomYoga / quiet room Near Gate C2
Mats provided; silent space for stretching or meditation.
Yoga RoomYoga / quiet room In the walkway between the C and D Gates
Yoga RoomYoga / quiet room Near the vending machine nook by Gate E6
Berman Reflection RoomPrayer / quiet room International Terminal Main Hall, before security (SFO lists it on the G side)
Quiet meditation space with a prayer room. Before security, so anyone can use it, including domestic passengers who walk over.
Freshen Up! showers and nap roomsShowers / nap rooms International Terminal Main Hall, G side, before security
Showers, nap rooms, toiletries, ironing and undergarments. The only public showers at SFO; airside showers are inside lounges only (Centurion, Polaris, United Clubs).
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Pets and service animals 4
Outdoor animal relief areaPet relief area Courtyard 2, Arrivals/Baggage Claim level; follow the painted paw prints on the curbside walkway
Fenced, with water bowls and waste bags.
Outdoor animal relief areaPet relief area Near Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim level; follow the painted paw prints
Indoor animal relief areas (domestic terminals)Pet relief area T1 in the B Gates and in the C Gates near Gate C5; T2 in the D Gates; T3 in the F Gates at the entrance to Gates F11–F22. Follow overhead signs.
SFO gives no gate number for the T1 B-gates or T2 locations.
Indoor animal relief areasPet relief area One in the A Gates and one in the G Gates, after security; follow overhead signs
Pets must stay kennelled in the terminal except in relief areas; use elevators, not escalators or moving walkways.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Services 6
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Everywhere
Network name "#SFO FREE WIFI"; open a browser and accept the terms. Help line 855-415-WIFI.
Airport Travel Agency luggage storageLuggage storage International Terminal Main Hall, before security
Only bag storage at SFO. Also stores kennels, bikes, skis and surfboards; sells bike and wine boxes; baggage wrapping. 650-821-1322.
SFPD Airport Lost and FoundLost and found Terminal 1, Arrivals level, near the Domestic Garage Core C tunnel
For terminals, garages and AirTrain. 650-821-7014, [email protected]. Items left at a checkpoint go to Covenant Aviation Security (650-457-2670); items left on a plane go to the airline.
SFO Medical Clinic (UCSF)Medical clinic International Terminal Main Hall, Departures/Ticketing level, before security
Urgent care, travel vaccines and pharmacy services. Walk-ins OK, appointments preferred (650-821-5601). No pharmacy shop elsewhere in the terminals.
Grand Hyatt at SFOHotel Own AirTrain station (Red and Blue lines), a few minutes from every terminal. 55 South McDonnell Road.
The only on-airport hotel. 351 soundproofed rooms, 24-hour market, fitness centre. No day-use rates listed.
SFO Museum – Aviation Museum & LibraryMuseum International Terminal, Main Hall, G side, before security. Rotating SFO Museum exhibits are also in the Main Hall and after security in T1, T2 and T3.
Accredited museum in a recreation of the 1930s passenger lobby. Hours not published on the SFO page; 650-821-9900.
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Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.