Car Service between SFO and the City?
Apr 16, 2011, 11:06 am
#31
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I have not used Uber from the airport (www.uber.com), but I have used them within SF and have been very, very happy with them. I don't even bother trying to get cabs on Friday and Saturday night anymore. Uber is so much faster and easier.
Mar 8, 2019, 9:24 am
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Unless you need to be greeted with a driver in formal clothing, with a sign by baggage claim, the larger Uber or Lyft vehicles will be your best bet.
Mar 8, 2019, 2:26 pm
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Welcome, @LimitingFactor. I second @Eastbay1K's recommendation for Lyft or Uber. If you're a family of 4 or fewer with only carry-on baggage, even if everyone has maxed out the carry-on allowance, then I doubt a larger sized car will be necessary.
SFO has done a great job at spreading out Lyft/Uber pickups across the airport grounds. Particularly if you're looking for a non-shared ride and picked up from the terminal curb (extra $3 instead of being picked up in the garage) then everything should be a breeze.
SFO has done a great job at spreading out Lyft/Uber pickups across the airport grounds. Particularly if you're looking for a non-shared ride and picked up from the terminal curb (extra $3 instead of being picked up in the garage) then everything should be a breeze.
Mar 8, 2019, 3:47 pm
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If you don't want a shared ride service such as Uber X or XL,, use Uber Black SUV. That will be a real driver with a vehicle that has plenty of space for a family + luggage.
I've found that this works better than the higher end car services because there is close to no wait and it takes less time to go to a designated location and wait 2-3 minutes than to be greeted by a driver inside and then walk to a parked car or wait for him to go fetch the vehicle and pick you up.
I've found that this works better than the higher end car services because there is close to no wait and it takes less time to go to a designated location and wait 2-3 minutes than to be greeted by a driver inside and then walk to a parked car or wait for him to go fetch the vehicle and pick you up.
Mar 8, 2019, 4:39 pm
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If you don't want a shared ride service such as Uber X or XL,, use Uber Black SUV. That will be a real driver with a vehicle that has plenty of space for a family + luggage.
I've found that this works better than the higher end car services because there is close to no wait and it takes less time to go to a designated location and wait 2-3 minutes than to be greeted by a driver inside and then walk to a parked car or wait for him to go fetch the vehicle and pick you up.
I've found that this works better than the higher end car services because there is close to no wait and it takes less time to go to a designated location and wait 2-3 minutes than to be greeted by a driver inside and then walk to a parked car or wait for him to go fetch the vehicle and pick you up.
Mar 8, 2019, 7:54 pm
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Mar 9, 2019, 11:31 am
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