How to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square by BART and light rail?

San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square by BART and light rail

To get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, take the AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from International Terminal and G Gates station to Garage G and BART station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Powell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $11.80. The BART and light rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

51min$11.80
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAIN BLUE LINEAIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from International Terminal and G Gates

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    International Terminal and G Gates
    ID 91215
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAIN BLUE LINEAIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE
    Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Garage G and BART
    ID 91216
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Powell Street
    ID 901309
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square

The distance between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO), Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 15.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square by BART and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square

To check the BART and light rail schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)) and destination (Union Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE, BART line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square?

    The AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail line goes from International Terminal and G Gates station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo to Garage G and BART station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Garage G and BART station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square by light rail and BART?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by light rail and BART is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to get to Union Square?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN BLUE LINE light rail from the International Terminal and G Gates station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Union Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Garage G and BART station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first BART from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square?

    The first BART from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is Antioch - SFO Int’l Airport. It leaves the San Francisco International Airport station at 10:00 PM.

  • When is the first bus from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square?

    The first bus from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is SF Transit Center - San Francisco International. It leaves the SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level stop at 9:08 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square?

    The ride from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Union Square costs $11.80.

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