Quick Flight Summary from Altenrhein to San Francisco
Key numbers to know before you book
- Arrival airports EMB / SFO
Estimated Prices for Altenrhein to San Francisco Flights
Key Features of the Airlines
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Altenrhein City Center
Saint Gallen Altenrhein Airport
For those who want to travel to the airport from Saint Gallen, there are several alternative ways. Taxis are the most preferred means of transportation for passengers, while trains are less preferred as they do not travel directly to the airport. You can also travel to the airport by a car that you can rent from car rental companies.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest and easiest way to reach the airport from the city center of Saint Gallen and it allows passengers to reach the airport at any time of the day.
Train
You can take the S2 number train from Saint Gallen train station in the city center, which stops at Staad train stop which is near the airport in 20 minutes. Passengers that get off at this stop can then take a very short taxi ride to reach the airport. Train services start at 05:00 in the morning and finish at 00:30. You buy your tickets from the trains stations and trains depart every hour.
Rental Car
Vehicles rented from Avis, Sixt, Thrifty and Budget car rental companies in the city, can be returned after you have reached the airport, by returning the car to the company officials in the parking lot. During the winter months it can be risky renting a car in Saint Gallen due to heavy snowfall.
Airport Information
Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport covers a small area and has a single terminal building. Different services are offered to meet the needs of its passengers. The Terminal has 3 conference rooms of different sizes for business travellers and has a Restaurant Cockpit, which is open between 06:00 and 19:00 to meet the eating and drinking needs of its passengers. You can enter the Business Lounge for a certain fee per person and you can benefit from various facilities such as computer, wireless internet, printer, newspapers, magazines and television. Passengers who want to spend their time differently while waiting for their flight can visit the Aviation Museum at the airport.
Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport
San Francisco Intl. Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.
San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.
Train
There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.
The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.
Taxi
One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.
Bus
SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.
Bike
San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.
San Francisco Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature


