San Francisco scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into SFO, drive to San Francisco

22 min drive13 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
SFO
Fahrt vom Flughafen
22 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–4 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Compact cars are highly recommended for steep hills and narrow urban parking; check rental contracts for city-specific street parking restrictions.

Ihre Route

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco

About 22 min · 13 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Advance Planning for Alcatraz and Seasonal Microclimates

Popular National Park sites like Alcatraz Island frequently sell out weeks or months in advance; book through the official ferry concessionaire. While city entry is open, specific museums and the Japanese Tea Garden may require timed tickets during peak autumn months. Systems are subject to change, so verify through official agency portals before your arrival.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

September – November

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Coastal Cliffs and Historic Heights

    Land's End Lookout → The Presidio

  2. Tag 2 · Urban Parks and Scientific Discovery

    California Academy of Sciences → Japanese Tea Garden

  3. Tag 3 · Waterfront History and Bay Views

    Ferry Building Marketplace → Pier 39 Sea Lions

Viator

Tours & experiences near San Francisco

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um San Francisco. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für San Francisco

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to San Francisco?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from SFO to San Francisco?

Roughly 22 min (about 13 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit San Francisco?

Popular National Park sites like Alcatraz Island frequently sell out weeks or months in advance; book through the official ferry concessionaire. While city entry is open, specific museums and the Japanese Tea Garden may require timed tickets during peak autumn months. Systems are subject to change, so verify through official agency portals before your arrival.

Keep planning

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