SFO, with OAK as an option
SFO is the natural airport for San Mateo. OAK, across the San Mateo Bridge, can be worth comparing for domestic flights or East Bay plans.
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San Mateo Black Car & Airport Car Service
Direct answer · San Mateo
From San Mateo, SFO is 7.6 miles by road, about 15 minutes to SFO (approximate, depends on traffic). A Business Sedan is quoted from $140 to SFO, $140 to Union Square and $275 to downtown Napa, each priced live for San Mateo pickups.
About San Mateo chauffeur service
Chauffyr in San Mateo
San Mateo is a mid-Peninsula city of offices, hotels and established neighbourhoods, and it is close to SFO. Short airport trips are common, so a chauffeur who times the curbside meet well makes the difference. We also cover meetings across the Peninsula and into San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Tell us the building and entrance for office pickups, and the gate or door for homes in the hills to the west.
Planning a ride in San Mateo
San Mateo travel, airports and corporate rides
Offices and hotels
Downtown, Bay Meadows and the bayside office parks each have their own entrances and drop-off rules. Send the building and visitor entrance and we plan the pickup there.
- Short SFO transfers timed to your flight
- Hourly bookings for multi-stop days
- SUVs for luggage-heavy trips
Events in San Mateo
The San Mateo County Event Center hosts large shows during the year. On event days we agree a pickup point away from the busiest gate in advance.
Private aviation
San Carlos Airport (SQL) is just south of San Mateo for private and charter flights.
Getting around San Mateo
Caltrain stops at San Mateo, Hayward Park and Hillsdale, and SR-92 links the city with the San Mateo Bridge and I-280. Downtown streets around the Caltrain station are busy at commute times, so we often agree a side-street pickup there.
San Mateo · Airports & private aviation
Nearest airports to San Mateo
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
7.6 miles by road · about 15 min (approximate, depends on traffic)
- San Francisco International Airport (private aviation)
5 miles straight-line from San Mateo
San Mateo · Quoted prices
San Mateo chauffeur prices by vehicle
| Trip | Business Sedan | Executive SUV | Jet Sprinter | Executive Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)7.6 mi · ~15 min (approximate, depends on traffic) | from $140 | from $155 | from $615 | from $575 |
| San Mateo → Downtown San Francisco (Union Square)20.2 mi · ~33 min (approximate, depends on traffic) | from $140 | from $155 | from $615 | from $575 |
| San Mateo → Downtown Napa66.3 mi · ~81 min (approximate, depends on traffic) | from $275 | from $315 | from $665 | from $620 |
San Mateo · Routes we run
Chauffeured routes from and to San Mateo
Airport transfers
San Mateo airport chauffeurs
San Mateo · Answered by our concierge
Common questions
Which airport is most practical for San Mateo?
SFO is closest and the usual choice. OAK across the San Mateo Bridge can suit some domestic or East Bay itineraries.
How does the SFO pickup work?
A meet-and-greet in the terminal can be added.
Do you serve Bay Meadows and Hillsdale?
Yes. Send the building or entrance and the chauffeur plans the pickup there.
Can you handle event-day pickups at the Event Center?
Yes. We agree a pickup point away from the busiest gate before the day.
What does the 7.6-mile ride from San Mateo to SFO cost?
San Mateo to San Francisco International is 7.6 miles by road, about 15 minutes (approximate, depends on traffic); the live quote engine prices it from $140 in a Business Sedan, an Executive SUV from $155 and $575 in an Executive Sprinter.
What does a 20.2-mile transfer from San Mateo to Union Square cost?
Union Square is 20.2 miles from San Mateo, about 33 minutes (approximate, depends on traffic); a Business Sedan is quoted from $140, an Executive SUV from $155.
How long is the 66.3-mile drive from San Mateo to downtown Napa?
Plan on about 81 minutes (approximate, depends on traffic); one way, a Business Sedan is quoted from $275 and an Executive Sprinter from $620 for a San Mateo pickup.
Which Chauffyr route pages start or end in San Mateo?
2 route pages cover San Mateo, including San Francisco → San Mateo; San Mateo → Palo Alto.
Which private-aviation field is 5 miles from San Mateo?
San Francisco International Airport, 5 miles straight-line from San Mateo.
Popular transfers
Upfront-quoted San Mateo transfers
Editorial
Sources & references
Background reading on the regulations, authorities and manufacturers referenced on this page.