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You can reach Salt Lake City International Airport from the city centre by using the taxi and shuttle services. If you prefer a more economical mode of transportation, you can reach the airport by bus or tram. As an alternative, you can also rent a vehicle.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in Salt Lake City. If you wish your hotel can also arrange a taxi on your behalf. It takes taxis 15 minutes on average to reach the airport from the city center.

Shuttle Service

There are many shuttle service providers that use a variety of vehicles to transport passenger to and from the airport. Your hotel can help you find a suitable company that provides shuttle services and book your seats in advance. You can find further detailed information on the official website of the airport. The cost of a shuttle service is 25 to 30 dollars for up to two travellers, and an extra 5 dollars is requested for each additional passenger.

Car Rental

You can easily reach the airport within 12 to 15 minutes by choosing one of the many car rental companies located in the city centre. You should follow the Interstate 80 East (I-80 E) or the West 400 South (W 400 S) to reach the airport.

Bus

It is possible to get to the airport in 15 minutes by taking bus route 453 from the city centre. The bus fare is 2.5 dollars. This bus route is only operational during weekdays.  

Tram

You can reach the airport with the Green Line in just half an hour. The ticket costs 2.5 dollars. This line runs every 15 minutes on weekdays between 05:47 and 23:27, every 20 minutes between 06:36 and 23:16 on Saturdays, and every 20 minutes between 06:20 and 22:20 on Sundays.

Airport Information

Located approximately 4 miles from the city centre, Salt Lake City International Airport is a large and busy airport with 3 terminals and 4 runways. It offers domestic and international flights, cargo services, is used by military aircrafts, and is also equipped with an aviation training centre. Other than standard facilities such as a post office, ATMs, Bureau de Change (currency exchange) offices, travellers can take advantage of the 18-hole golf course and the lounge area in the airport. The airport also offers many options for dining and shopping. All passengers in the airport can benefit from the free Wi-Fi.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

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

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from 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 SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at 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 city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from 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. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.