Getting to the San Francisco Airport
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- SFO Airport Car Service Recommendation
- Airport Transport between OAK and SFO
- Hotel near SFO that offers long-term parking?
- Need reliable taxi service to SFO for elderly mom & luggage
- Long-term parking at SFO for trip to Europe
- Family of 5 with enormous quantities of luggage to SFO
- SFO long-term parking
SFO Airport Car Service Recommendation
Aug 2015
We, a family of 3, are coming back from an international flight into SFO on a weekday rush hour afternoon and would like to have a car take us home. Can anyone recommend a reliable company that they have used in the past? Thank you vmn
Hi - We have used Red Tie transportation several times. It's expensive for an individual, but for a family works out to be about the same cost as less convenient shuttles as they charge per trip, not per person. Door to door service without multiple stops. The drivers have always been on time and extremely courteous and helpful, even when we were leaving at 4 in the morning. You should be aware they add a gratuity to your fee so you don't need to tip again unless you really want to. Make a reservation and call them when you arrive and they will meet you near baggage claim area. albanymom
We have used Green Carpet for a few years now; very reliable, easy to work with - not cheap but they are always there when they are supposed to be: info [at] greencarpetlimo.com Maggie H
Hotel near SFO that offers long-term parking?
Nov 2005
Does anyone know of a hotel near SF airport (Burlingame?) that offers free, or inexpensive, long term parking when one spends the night there? I recall a hotel where we stayed the night before our early flight, took their shuttle to the airport, ten days later took their shuttle back. Very hassle free and a pleasant way to start a vacation. (Especially now with all the bridge renovations and time delays.)There was no charge for the parking, other then the nightly hotel rate. Does anyone know of hotels that do this? Or, other than calling each hotel, how to find out which ones might offer this service? Thanks! Heather
The Best Western in Millbrae does this (14 free days of parking & free airport shuttle to SFO), see: http://www.elranchoinn.com/park_fly.html Also I think the SFO TravelLodge does 10 free days of parking with a stay. Kat
We used the Best Western in Millbrae last year and really liked it. Parking was free for two weeks, after that it was 5$/day. The hotel has a nice restaurant and a free shuttle bus to the airport every 30 minutes. When you get back, you call them from the airport. By the time the shuttle brings you to the hotel, your car is waiting for you. Happy traveler
Need reliable taxi service to SFO for elderly mom & luggage
Aug 2005
We need to take a taxi to SFO at the end of August and I don't find any recommendations for a reliable, clean taxi service from North Berkeley/Albany. I'm travelling with my mom who uses a walker and we'll have a lot of luggage so a van or station wagon would be good. We've had very bad/weird experiences with the local taxis here so would appreciate a specific recommendation. (e.g. one guy tried to 'poach' us by listening in on some other company's radio; another place never showed up, a third company didn't show and then wanted us to pay them because they did come later.) Appreciate any suggestions! kathy
I have hired Bayporter as a private charter to get from SFO - with many bags and arriving late at night with my family. This means you don't have to drive around and around dropping people off (or picking them up). Bayporter just goes from the airport to your house and you are the only passenger. They also obviously provide this service going in the other direction. It is a flat cost, about $75, which may seem like a lot, but would probably be about what a taxi would cost on the meter esp. if the taxi is in traffic getting you to SFO. And Bayporter accepts charge cards... seasoned Bayporter user
Long-term parking at SFO for trip to Europe
Feb 2003
My family and I are going to Britain for two weeks in the early spring. has anyone had recent experience with long-term parking at SFO, especially at one of the non-SFO lots that shuttle you to the terminal? Security all right there? What about cost? I'm just weighing the advantages of driving our own car versus taking Bay Porter or whatever. Thanks for your help. Melanie
We have used Anza Parking on several occations when flying out of SFO. They are located just south of the airport on 101. Recently (Christmas) I think they were 9.95 with an internet coupon. We did try a shuttle service once which was great going to the airport but on the way back, jetlagged with 2 babies, we waited for ages for the shuttle and were then the very last delivery in a very full van that went all over the East Bay. Melody
Last time we went through SFO at an ungodly hour (so there was no public transport), we used private, off-airport, long-term parking: http://www.skypark.com/ . It was more convenient and cheaper (a coupon helped) than SFO's own long-term parking. There was even free coffee and newspapers. I cannot recommend it, however, because the shuttle driver was simply reckless. A great pity! White knuckles
We go to England with our chilren every year to see the in-laws. As for parking - don't. Just book an air-porter. It's vastly cheaper and much less hassle. Have fun in Blighty! Julie T.
I've parked at ParkSFO several times in the past year and I've been pleased with them. The rate is $12/day and you can get a coupon for one free day parking on their website parksfo.com. The other private parking lots that I've paid for I haven't liked as much for various reasons. However if you're going to be gone two weeks, it would be better if you had a friend drive you to the airport with all your stuff and take a shuttle home. Jessica
Regarding long-term parking at SFO. We have used the off-site and on-site long-term parking and found them satisfactory, but expensive. Recently a friend told me that her strategy is to book early morning flights and stay in a hotel near the airport the night before. Many of the hotels specializing in travelers provide free long-term parking in their garage and a shuttle to the airport. The cost of one room for a night (even for a family of four) was significantly less than a week of long term parking at SFO. Additionally, the stress of fighting traffic and unexpected delays on the way to the airport were eliminated as well. Something to consider! Happy travels rachel
Family of 5 with enormous quantities of luggage to SFO
April 2000
Two adults, three children, and one infant with enormous quantities of luggage will need to get to SFO from Rockridge next month (and from SFO back home again a week later) - I don't want to have to take two taxis - any better ideas? hopefully $50-60 each way? or have a magic wand I could borrow? Fran
Just did this with Bayporter and two adults and two kids: Kids are $5, first adult is $24, subsequent half. See: http://www.bayporter.com/
Myriam
Getting to SFO from East Bay: We have used both Airport Connection and Bayporter. For under $60, they provide private door-to-door service. Make sure you tell them you want your own van. Linda
SFO long-term parking
April 2005
We have decided to drive to SFO and leave our car there for a week while on vacation, for a variety of reasons. Can anyone recommend a good parking lot, that doesn't cost *too* much? We have our faves at Oakland, but we're not flying out of there this time...We're members of things like AAA, Costco, etc. if that makes a difference... Thanks in advance! vacation-bound
We usually go to PCA (Parking Company of America - 160 S. Produce Ave off of South Airport Blvd.) and use our AAA card for a discount. Also here is a website that offers discount parking all over the US: http://www.airportdiscountparking.com Unfortunately if you print out a coupon and use it at PCA they will not honor an additional discount with using your AAA card (only one discount per ticket). Have a great trip. Suzanna
We recently used SkyPark (Skypark.com) which is located just north of SFO. What I really liked about them was that you drove to a covered area where they helped you unload your gear right onto a shuttle-no running to the shuttle bus stop with 4 bags,a carseat, and toddler. On your return, you simply call when you get your bags and they pick you up and drop you again in the covered area where your car is waiting. They have a good AAA discount. Parker
We have called on Eddy for airport services for YEARS and our neighbors have used his services for much longer than we have. He is super responsible, on time, great car (and has a van when you need more room), and an excellent driver. His number is 510 4100774. Just to demonstrate how highly his customers think of him, there were several rounds of raising funds for him under the lock-down because he lost his livelihood. That reflects very loyal and happy customers!!!
Hi,
I have been using Oriente Lux Limousine out of Danville. We live in the Rockridge area and have been calling Tog, the owner, for the past 5 years. Tog and all of his drivers are wondering and so kind! We are a family of 5. I haven’t asked about taking out pup since she hasn’t traveled by plane but ask I bet they would.
Tog - +1 (925) 639-1326
safe traveling!
kindly,
Jennifer
Good evening Jennifer,
Oriente Lux Limousine
My son and DIL got a big UberX to SFO for the two of them, two cats, and a lot of luggage when they moved to Greece a few years back. Would have required two cars in convoy otherwise. Went very smoothly.
We have used DPM Limo (https://www.dpmlimo.com/) numerous times and have always have excellent service.
I've used these folks many times. They're great and super responsive! https://cdclimos.com/
We've used David at MCBT for multiple trips - he's very reliable and we had complex logistics - multiple locations for pick up, car seats and lots of luggage. Https://yelp.to/VmOxljBF8pb