BART, rideshare, and taxi from Oakland Airport into San Francisco, and how the airport train works.
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Oakland Airport to San Francisco is an easy trip on BART, with one quick transfer. Here’s how it works.
Quick answer: Take BART. Ride the airport train one stop to Coliseum station, then transfer to a San Francisco/Daly City train. The whole trip costs about $13.45 to Powell Street in 2026, paid as one fare.
No more AirBART. The old AirBART shuttle bus was replaced in 2014 by BART’s automated airport train. Older guides that mention AirBART are out of date.
BART From Oakland Airport Recommended
Airport Train to Coliseum, Then Into the City
1. Walk to the Oakland Airport BART station, a short walk from both terminals.
2. Ride the airport train one stop to Coliseum station.
3. Pay at the fare gates at Coliseum with a contactless card, phone wallet, or Clipper card.
4. Board a San Francisco/Daly City train to Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, or Civic Center.
To Powell Street: about $13.45, including the airport connector fee
How it’s charged: One through-fare for the whole trip
Fares change; check the exact price with BART’s trip planner.
Going back to the airport? Take a train to Coliseum station, go upstairs, and transfer to an OAK train at Platform 3. See our BART guide for how to pay and which downtown stop to use.
Rideshare and Taxi
Uber, Lyft, and taxis all serve Oakland Airport. The drive into San Francisco crosses the Bay Bridge, so cost and travel time depend heavily on traffic. Bridge traffic is often heavy at weekday commute times, while BART avoids it entirely.
Bay Bridge toll: $8.50 for a standard car as of January 1, 2026, collected westbound into San Francisco. Taxis add it to the fare.
Late-Night Arrivals
The airport train runs during BART’s hours. When BART is closed, AC Transit’s overnight All Nighter buses, routes 73 and 805, serve the area. Otherwise, take a taxi or rideshare.
Renting a Car
If you rent a car at OAK, plan for the Bay Bridge toll and San Francisco’s parking costs and rules. See our San Francisco parking guide.
Stay Near BART
A hotel near a downtown BART station makes the trip from Oakland Airport simple. See our San Francisco neighborhood guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Oakland Airport to San Francisco?
Take BART. Ride the airport train from the Oakland Airport station, a short walk from both terminals, one stop to Coliseum station, then transfer to a San Francisco/Daly City train to one of the four downtown San Francisco stations.
How much is BART from Oakland Airport to San Francisco?
About $13.45 to Powell Street in 2026, including the airport connector fee. BART charges one through-fare for the whole trip. Check the exact fare with BART’s trip planner.
Is there still an AirBART shuttle?
No. The AirBART shuttle bus was replaced in 2014 by BART’s automated airport train, the Oakland Airport Connector, which runs between the airport and Coliseum station.
Where do I pay for BART at Oakland Airport?
Arriving travelers pay at the fare gates at Coliseum station, between the airport train’s platform and the main BART platform. Tap a contactless card, phone wallet, or Clipper card.
What if I land after BART closes?
AC Transit’s overnight All Nighter buses, routes 73 and 805, serve the area when BART is closed. Otherwise, take a taxi or rideshare.
How much is the Bay Bridge toll?
$8.50 for a standard car as of January 1, 2026, collected westbound into San Francisco. If you take a taxi, the toll is added to your fare.
Quick Reference: Oakland Airport to San Francisco
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Best option | BART: airport train to Coliseum, then SF/Daly City train |
| Fare to Powell St (2026) | About $13.45, one through-fare |
| Where you pay | Coliseum station fare gates |
| AirBART shuttle? | Discontinued in 2014 |
| Bay Bridge toll | $8.50 (standard car, 2026) |
| Overnight | AC Transit routes 73 and 805 |
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