When you’re leaving the airport, select UberX Share to save. You’ll be paired with another airport traveler on your route and pay less for the cost of the trip.
When you’re leaving the airport, select UberX Share to save. You’ll be paired with another airport traveler on your route and pay less for the cost of the trip.
Request a ride
Request a pickup from San Francisco Airport
Tell us your trip details, then let us know when you need a ride. With Uber Reserve, you can request a ride up to 90 days ahead of time. If your arrival time changes, we can let your driver know.
Request a pickup from San Francisco Airport
Tell us your trip details, then let us know when you need a ride. With Uber Reserve, you can request a ride up to 90 days ahead of time. If your arrival time changes, we can let your driver know.
Request a pickup from San Francisco Airport
Tell us your trip details, then let us know when you need a ride. With Uber Reserve, you can request a ride up to 90 days ahead of time. If your arrival time changes, we can let your driver know.
Get picked up at SFO Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco, CA 94128, United States
Whether you’re new to the Bay Area or a local, Uber helps make it easy to get from SFO Airport to your final destination. Need a shuttle or transfer to your next leg? Uber has you covered. Avoid the taxi line and request a ride with a few simple steps.
Your ride options from SFO Airport
The ride options on this page are a sample of Uber’s products, and some might not be available where you use the Uber app. If you check your city’s web page or look in the app, you’ll see what rides you can request.
Directions to Uber pickup
Already requested your ride? Open the app for accurate step-by-step directions to meet your driver outside. You can also refer to the map(s) below for a general idea of where your terminal’s pickup area is.
The map(s) below are for illustrative purposes only and display UberX pickup zones. The exact location of the pickup zone will depend on several factors, including your arrival gate/terminal, arrival time, airport regulations, construction, and where you are when you request a ride. For the greatest accuracy and to locate pickup zones for other ride options, please refer to the directions in the app when requesting a ride.
International Terminal Uber pickup map
Terminals 1/2/3 Uber pickup map
Pickup at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Request when you’re ready to go
Choose a ride option that suits your group size and luggage storage needs. If you’re requesting UberX from Terminals 1-3, please follow Airport signage to Level 5 of the Parking Garage. If you’re requesting Uber Comfort, UberXL, Select, Black, Black SUV, or any product from the International Terminal, you may be picked up from the curb on the Departures level.
Meet your driver at a designated pickup location
For Terminals 1-3, UberX pickups take place on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage, while all other pickups at Terminals 1-3 are curbside on the Departures Level (2nd floor, domestic).
Comfort, XL, and Select pickups will take place curbside starting November 20, 2019. After that, these options will no longer pick up at Garage Level 5.
All pickups at the international terminal are on the 2nd curb on the Departures Level (3rd floor, international).
Confirm your location
If you’re requesting from the Domestic Garage, you can enter your section letter to help your driver find you. Terminal 1 uses sections B1-3, C1-3. Terminal 2 uses D1-6 and E1-3 F. Terminal 3 uses F1-6 and F/G 1-3.
If you’re requesting from the curb (Comfort, XL, Select, Black, and Black SUV only), you may enter your terminal and door number so your driver knows where to find you.
Prefer to drive around the Bay Area?
You can now rent a car near SFO with Uber. Browse vehicles from popular rental car companies to continue your trip.
Top questions about SFO Airport pickup
- Where do I meet my driver for pickup?
Pickup locations may depend on the type of ride you request and the size of the airport. Follow the instructions in the app about where to meet your driver. You can also look for signs that point to designated airport rideshare zones.
If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- If my flight is late, will my Uber Reserve driver wait for me?
Down Small Your driver will be informed of any schedule changes to your flight. For UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL rides, meet your driver up to 45 minutes after your flight's arrival before late fees apply. For Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV rides, meet your driver within 60 minutes. Learn more about Uber Reserve.
- How much will my Uber trip from SFO cost?
Down Small The cost of an Uber trip from SFO Airport depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride, you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- How many pieces of luggage will fit in the vehicle I request through Uber?
Down Small The luggage capacity varies by Uber ride type. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.*
- How do I cancel my Uber reservation from SFO?
Down Small You can cancel at no charge up to 60 minutes before your reservation pickup time. If you cancel after that, you’ll be charged a cancellation fee if a driver has already been confirmed. In order to cancel, go to your rides in the Activity section of the Uber app.
- Are car seats available for rides from SFO Airport?
Down Small By law, small children are required to be in a car seat. Get more information about our safety policies.
- Are pets or service animals allowed in rides with Uber from SFO?
Down Small Service animals are allowed, and Uber drivers may not refuse a trip because of the presence of one. For pets, however, it’s recommended that you select the Uber Pet option when choosing your ride. Otherwise, it’s up to the discretion of the driver; once a driver is matched, you can message them in the app to make sure. Get more information about our safety policies.
*Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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