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Popular Airport

Embarkader Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2638 Km

Cheapest Guadalajara to San Francisco Flight Tickets

Alaska Airlines
20 Jan, Mon
08:00 AM
Guadalajara - San Francisco
1 stop
3h 55m
GDL-SFO
9.356 TL
Alaska Airlines
United Airlines
1 Jan, Wed
01:35 PM
Guadalajara - San Francisco
1 stop
11h 28m
GDL-SFO
11.667 TL
United Airlines
American Airlines
13 Jan, Mon
02:24 PM
Guadalajara - San Francisco
1 stop
6h 35m
GDL-SFO
12.298 TL
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
5 Jan, Sun
07:45 AM
Guadalajara - San Francisco
Non-stop
4h 33m
GDL-SFO
26.687 TL
Delta Air Lines
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Transportation to Airport from Guadalajara City Center

Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport

You will be able to get to the Guadalajara Airport, 17 kilometers southeast of the city, quickly by bus and shuttle minibuses from the center of the city. You can use the taxi which is slightly more expensive than public transport, or you can rent your car.

Bus

City buses departing from Guadalajara central station provide access to Guadalajara Airport within 30 minutes. You can get on this city bus by paying 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). A second option is taking a direct bus from Cetral Vieja or the old central bus station to Guadalajara Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 buildings; this is a 20-minute ride. You can provide this access by paying only 6 Mexican dollars. You should pay attention to the fact that it writes "El Centro" on the bus that you will take from the city.

Minibus

There are airport minibuses that provide a fast transportation service between Guadalajara city center and Guadalajara airport. These minibuses depart every hour from the city center and go directly to the airport. The minibus ticket that you can purchase from the ticket sales points in the city center costs 120 Mexican Dollars according to most recent data. There are also transfer services provided by GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle.

Taxi

Using taxis to get to the airport in Guadalajara, where taxis are widely used, is both comfortable and reliable. Instead of losing time at the stops, you can go to the airport by paying an average of 250-300 Mexican dollars. Your journey lasts approximately 30-35 minutes.

You can call +523336886002 to reach the most popular taxi service that provides transportation between the city center and Guadalajara Airport. If you make an advance reservation, this price can be even lower. However, due to the overnight tariff from 10 pm to 6 am in the morning, the taxi drivers are asking a 25% increased price during this period.

Car Rental

It is possible that you will encounter many national and international car rental companies in the central regions of the city. Some of these companies are Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. It is quite easy and affordable to go to Guadalajara airport by car that you can rent in Guadalajara. You need to travel in the direction of Chapala, using the express way Highway 23 for your trip. You can reach the airport in about 30 minutes. Daily car rental rates vary between 400-700 Mexican Pezos.

Airport Information

Guadalajara Airport, another official name "Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla", is next to the Tlajomulca Municipal Building. It is located 17 kilometers (30 kilometers drive distance) in the south-east of Guadalajara city center. Guadalajara Airport, Mexico's second largest and third busiest airport, has an annual passenger capacity of 10 million. Guadalajara Airport, an international airport, is open to all domestic and international flights and has multiple facilities for its passengers.

Some of the alternatives available at the airport with a total of 2 terminals are ATMs, currency exchange offices and banks, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars, duty free shops and various souvenir shops at the departure terminal, market, post office, free internet access, VIP lounges, tourist counseling tables.

Stores such as Divers, Airport Market, Dufry, Indita Mia, Pineda Covali, Lacoste, Gandhi Librerias, News & Books, Cloe, Sunglass Hut, Farmacia Benavides, Converse, Gran Via and Scappino Ropa are all located in Terminal 1.

The names of the cafes and restaurants at the airport are as follows; Wings, Subway, Starbucks Coffee, Medas, La Pausa, Krispy Kreme, Johnny Rockets, Guacamole, Break Station, El Quijote, Umo Bar, Chili's, California Pizza Kitchen, Tres Amigos, De Volada Grab N Go, Burger King and Natural Break.

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.

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