# Taxi from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Mission (24th Street)

A taxi from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Mission (24th Street) costs about $49.15, day or night (12.0 mi, about 30 min). From the official San Francisco taxi tariff in force since 1 July 2025, checked 3 November 2026.

Worked out from the San Francisco tariff in force from 1 July 2025. Status: Verified. 12.0 mi, about 30 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via US-101-Spur and 24th Street. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | $49.15 | $49.15–$55.00 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $49.15 | $49.15–$55.00 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $49.15 | $49.15–$55.00 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $49.15 | $49.15–$55.00 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Taxicab rate of fare, includes the first 0.2 mi: $4.15 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Taxicab rate of fare: 12.02 mi: $39.08 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −$0.65 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Meter steps of 0.65 (a started step counts): $0.57 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- SFO pick-up fee: $6.00 ([source](https://www.sfmta.com/media/44277/download?inline))
- Total, typical traffic: $49.15

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).** Taxis wait at the taxi zones outside each terminal. Pick-ups at SFO add an airport fee to the fare.
- **Drop-off: The Mission (24th Street).** The Mission district at 24th Street, with murals, taquerias and a BART station.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Mission (24th Street)?

About $49.15 on a weekday in the daytime, $49.15 to $55.00 depending on traffic, for 12.0 mi (about 30 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: $4.15 to start, then $3.25 per mile.

### Which surcharges apply?

On a weekday in the daytime: SFO pick-up fee $6.00.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

No, it comes to about $49.15 at any time.

### What else may be added?

Luggage that doesn't fit inside or in the closed trunk, per piece (up to) $1.00; Cleaning fee, if the taxi is left unfit for passengers (up to) $150.00.

## Zones and charges on this trip

The Mission (24th Street) is in Within 15 miles of the city limits.

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| SFO pick-up fee | Yes, $6.00 | Trips starting at San Francisco International Airport |
| Out-of-town trip, more than 15 miles beyond the city limits (150% of the meter) | No | Trips starting at City and County of San Francisco, ending outside Within 15 miles of the city limits |
| Trip from SFO of more than 15 miles, not ending in the city (150% of the meter) | No | Trips starting at San Francisco International Airport, ending outside Within 15 miles of SFO |

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The full tariff: [San Francisco taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/us/san-francisco/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to The Mission (24th Street), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/san-francisco/sfo-to-mission/ (checked 3 November 2026)