San Mateo Airport Transportation
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) sits roughly 8 miles north of downtown San Mateo on US-101 — close enough that it looks easy on a map, and congested enough that it rarely is. Terminal drop-off and pickup at SFO happen on the Departures and Arrivals levels of each terminal building; ground transportation for pre-arranged buses uses the designated commercial vehicle lanes on the Arrivals/Lower Level roadway, and the SFO Ground Transportation page has current lane assignments by terminal. Confirm your terminal and door before your group lands.
SFO terminal curbs are for active pickup and drop-off only, so arriving groups should use the airport's designated waiting area rather than expecting a bus to remain at the curb.
Heading to Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) instead? That's roughly 30 miles south on US-101, and a charter bus rental in San Mateo handles the luggage, the headcount, and the 101 congestion so nobody is scrambling for a rideshare at the curb. Whether your group is flying in for a Peninsula corporate event or heading out for a cruise transfer to Pier 27 in San Francisco, a San Mateo airport shuttle bus keeps everyone on one arrival plan.
Call 650-523-8580 to lock in your pickup window!






















