Posted by Mark on 08 Jun 2012 /
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It’s here! The 2012 U.S. Open are taking place at San Francisco. The historic Olympic Club is playing host to the 112th U.S. Open Championships from June 11th to 17th, and we’ve got all the details to navigating your way from San Francisco International Airport.
We wanted to make it easier for you so we put together a short guide to SFO. If you’d like to share your own tips and tricks please do so in the comments, safe travels!
Airport Overview
- San Francisco International Airport
- Ranked #10 busiest airport list in the US
- 4 Terminals: T1, T2, T3, International
- Airport Phone number for assistance: (800) 435-9736
- Located 13 minutes from downtown San Francisco, in San Mateo County
- Airtrain connects all four terminals together in addition to the SFO BART Station and Rental Car Center.
Ground Transportation
- BART (Bay Area Local Transit): Located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International G Terminal, passengers can easily connect to downtown San Francisco by taking the yellow BART line towards Pittsburgh/Bay Point. BART is currently offering a discounted BART transfer and U.S. Open transfer for the event and can be purchased in advance here.
- SamTrans: Servicing San Mateo County and SFO 24 hours a day, the bus lines KX, 292, and 397 can be accessed at Terminal 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Locations of bus stops can be found here.
- Shared Airport Ride: $17 is the average fare for shared ride services. However, prices will be higher if you’re venturing from the airport to neighborhoods outside of the Financial District (including the U.S. Open). Your best bet would be to call ahead for approximate pricing, and to make a reservation if you’re arriving past 11:00 pm. Shared ride services can be located at the roadway center island on the Departures/Ticketing Level at all terminals. A interactive map can be found here.
- Limo: Either Limos.com to do a price search, on average the price is in the $50-70 range. A list of limos can be found here or you can use Uber to request a private car for a flat rate of $65.
- Rental Car: Located in the lower level by baggage claim (Advantage Rent a Car, Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent a Car, Enterprise)
- Taxi: Fares from the airport to downtown are roughly $40 and can be hailed from the Arrivals/Baggage Claim where uniformed taxi coordinators are located.
Airlines at SFO
- Delta Air Lines- 800.221.1212 Terminal 1 & International Boarding Area A
- Alaska Air Lines- 800.252.7522 Terminal 1
- Southwest Airlines- 800.435.9792 Terminal 1
- American Airlines- 800.433.7300 Terminal 2
- United Airlines- 800.864.8331 Terminal 3 & International Boarding Area G
- JetBlue Airlines- 800.538.2583 International
- US Airways- 800.428.4322 Terminal 1
- Frontier Airlines- 800.432.1359 Terminal 1
- Virgin America- 800.821.5438 Terminal 2
- AirTran- 800.247.8726 Terminal 1
- Air Canada- 888.247.2262 International Boarding Area A
- WestJet- 888.937.8538 International Boarding Area A
- Sun Country- 800.359.6786 International Boarding Area A
- Hawaiian Air- 800.367.5320 International Boarding Area A
- Air Berlin- 866.266.5588 International Boarding Area A
- AeroMexico- 800.237.6639 International Boarding Area A
- Air China- 800.882.8122 International Boarding Area G
- Air France- 800.237.2747 International Boarding Area A
- Air New Zealand- 800.262.1234 International Boarding Area G
- ANA (All Nippon Airways)- 800.235.9262 International Boarding Area G
- Asiana- 888.437.7718 International Boarding Area G
- British Airways- 800.247.9297 International Boarding Area A
- Cathay Pacific- 800.233.2742 International Boarding Area A
- China Airlines- 800.227.5118 International Boarding Area A
- Emirates- 800.777.3999 International Boarding Area A
- EVA- 800.695.1188 International Boarding Area G
- Japan Airlines- 800.525.3663 International Boarding Area A
- KLM- 800.225.2525 International Boarding Area A
- Korean Air- 800.438.5000 International Boarding Area A
- TACA- 800.400.8222 International Boarding Area A
- LAN International- 866.435.9526 International Boarding Area A
- Lufthansa- 800.645.3880 International Boarding Area G
- Phillippine Airline - 800.435.9725 International Boarding Area A
- Singapore Air- 800.742.3333 International Boarding Area G
- Swiss Air- 877.359.7949 International Boarding Area G
- Virgin Atlantic- 877.359.8474 International Boarding Area A
- WestJet- 888.937.8538 International Boarding Area A
- XL Airways - 877.496.9889 International Boarding Area A
Notable Airport Eateries
- Napa Farms Market: Deli, bakery, coffee, desserts- T2, Boarding Area D Retail Street, post-security
- Perry’s: Burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and breakfast-T1, Boarding Area C, Gate 42, post-security
- Vino Volo: Wine bar- T2, Boarding Area D, post-security
- Boudin’s Bakery and Café: San Francisco’s famous sourdough French bread & sourdough bread-bowl clam chowder- T3, Boarding Area F, post-security
- Ebisu: Japanese restaurant- International Terminal, pre-security
Notable Airport Shops
- California Lifestyle: California Souvenirs- T3, near Gates 80-90
- PGA Tour Shop: T3, near Gate 83
- San Francisco Bay Traders: San Francisco Souvenirs- International Boarding A & G
- San Francisco Wine Gourmet: Wines from Napa & Sonoma County-International Boarding A
- SFMOMA: Souvenirs from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art-International Main Hall, pre-security
Notable Airport Services
- Animal Relief Areas: T1, Courtyard 1, Arrivals; T2, Courtyard 3, Arrivals; T3 Courtyard 4, Arrivals.
- Currency Exchange: Throughout International Terminal, T3 near Gate 71
- Hydration Stations: International Boarding A by Gate 1, T2 by Gates 51-58, T3 by Gates 80-90
- Bank: full-service Bank of America. T3, Mezzanine Level, Pre-security
- ATMs: throughout terminals including Bank of America and Chase.
Airport Lounges
- Air France L’Espace Lounge: Turn left post-security. Take elevator to level 4.
- Alaska Airlines Board Room Club: Between Gates 22 and 24, Boarding Area B.
- American Airlines Admirals Club: Boarding Area D, turn left post-security.
- British Airways’ Terraces Lounge: Between Gates A4 and A6
- Delta Airlines Crown Room: Mezzanine Level of Terminal 1
- Cathay Pacific’s First and Business Class Lounge: Turn left post-security. Take elevator to level 4.
- China Airlines Dynasty Lounge: Turn left post-security. Take elevator to level 4.
- Emirates Lounge: Between Gates A3 and A5
- EVA Air Evergreen Lounge: Turn right post-security.
- Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge: Turn left post-security. Take elevator to level 4.
- KLM VIP Lounge: Turn left post-security
- Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge: Turn left post-security.
- Singapore Silver Kris: Turn right post-security, follow signage.
- United Club T3: Rotunda of Boarding Area F
- United Club International: Turn right post-security, next to Chanel
- United Club First Class: Between Gates G96 and G98
- Virgin Club House: Pre-security, next to Aviation Museum
Airport Wifi
- Free!
