7 of the best · San Francisco, California
Getting to and Around San Francisco
SFO, Oakland and San José airports, BART, Muni buses and streetcars, the cable cars, Caltrain and the Clipper card.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love San Francisco.
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The main gateway
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The Bay Area’s main international airport, south of the city, linked to downtown by BART.
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Getting around the city
Muni (buses, Metro and streetcars)
San Francisco’s city transit: buses, Muni Metro, historic streetcars and the cable cars.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Airports 3
Arriving.
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Across the Bay
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Oakland’s airport, renamed Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, across the Bay in the East Bay.
One Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621Explore View on map
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The main gateway
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The Bay Area’s main international airport, south of the city, linked to downtown by BART.
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For Silicon Valley
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)
San José’s airport, at the southern end of the Bay, for Silicon Valley.
1701 Airport Boulevard, San José, CA 95110Explore View on map
Rail 2
BART and Caltrain.
In the city 2
Muni and Clipper.
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One card for the Bay
Clipper card
The Bay Area’s transit card, valid on Muni, BART, Caltrain and the ferries.
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Getting around the city
Muni (buses, Metro and streetcars)
San Francisco’s city transit: buses, Muni Metro, historic streetcars and the cable cars.
Tap a contactless bank card or use Clipper on Muni. Hills are steep: the cable cars and Muni save your legs.
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