Each of the three terminals South, North and International has an upper level for departures and a lower level for arrivals and baggage claim. Visitor Information booths are open 8 am-midnight on the lower level of all three terminals. Translation is available in more than 150 languages. The Oakland airport is usually about 30-40 minutes from downtown San Francisco by car or BART, but can be longer depending on traffic. Hotel Courtesy Vans Free shuttles are available only to hotels and motels near the airport.
Shuttles stop at the island in front of each terminal on the lower level.
When departing San Francisco, reserve a shuttle 24-48 hours in advance of your flight. For limousine service, dial 70433 on one of the white courtesy phones located in the baggage claim areas on the lower levels of all terminals. Taxis Yellow-striped pillars identify taxi stands on the center island in the street just outside the baggage claims. Cabs are available 24 hours. Picks up at all three terminals at marked stops.