If you book Uber or Lyft black or black SUV, you can be picked up at the terminal.
Level:

Lyft: Black, Black SUV
Uber: Black, Black SUV, Assist
The above limousine services will continue curbside pickup at the Departures Level as usual at the following locations:

Terminal 1: Door 9
Terminal 2: Door 5
Terminal 3: Door 13
Or if it’s easier to get to the international terminal, you can get an Uber from there.
International Terminal Pick-ups

International Terminal guests should proceed to the Departures/Ticketing Level center island Lyft, Uber, Wingz and YRide Pick-Up/Drop-Off zones 14-17 for both pick ups and drop offs.


I haven’t taken a taxi from SFO in forever, but I remember they used to be lined up at arrivals. That may have changed.

Last time with that we arranged with a car service they just waited in the cell phone lot and then picked us up at departure level.