Airporter Schedule: How Often And When?

The Marin Airporter provides transportation between Marin County and San Francisco Airport (SFO). The Airporter picks up at SFO approximately every half hour between 5:00 a.m. and midnight, with the last bus of the night departing from SFO at approximately 11:30 p.m. The Airporter's schedule may vary due to factors such as traffic conditions, passenger loads, and terminal location. The service offers comfortable buses with amenities such as reclining seats, climate control, restrooms, and individual reading lights. Tickets can be purchased online or from the driver, with a one-way ticket price of $30 plus a $1 electronic purchase surcharge.

Marin Airporter's pickup times and locations

Marin Airporter provides a bus service between Marin County, CA and the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The service has 7 stops in Marin County:

• Smith Ranch Road – Terra Linda
• Anderson Drive – San Rafael (terminal)
• Seminary Drive – Mill Valley
• Manzanita – Mill Valley
• Spencer Ave. – Sausalito

Buses from SFO to Marin County pick up outside the baggage claim, next to the "Airporters" sign. You can expect a bus to arrive approximately once per hour between 5:00 a.m. and midnight, generally close to the half-hour mark. The last bus of the night departs from SFO at around 11:30 p.m.

The Hamilton-Novato route has buses departing every hour at 5 minutes before the hour from 3:55 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. For instance, buses leave at 3:55 a.m., 4:55 a.m., and so on, with the last bus at 9:55 p.m. From June 24, 2024, additional buses will depart Hamilton at 8:25 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 3:25 p.m., and 7:25 p.m.

Marin Airporter's ticket prices

Marin Airporter provides comfortable airport bus services between Marin County and SFO. The Marin Airporter picks up at SFO approximately every half hour between 5:00 am and midnight. The last bus of the night departs from SFO at approximately 11:30 pm. The pickup times vary throughout the day due to traffic, passenger loads, and terminal location.

As of February 3rd, 2025, the Marin Airporter ticket price for a one-way ticket to all stops is $30 plus a $1 electronic purchase surcharge. Children under 12 years old can ride for free. Tickets can be purchased from the driver for cash or online. Tickets purchased online can either be printed or displayed on a phone.

Marin Airporter's COVID-19 measures

Marin Airporter has implemented several measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of its customers and staff.

Firstly, Marin Airporter has reduced the frequency of its buses between Marin and SFO to once per hour. This measure was implemented to align with the recommendation that people should travel only when essential during the pandemic. The larger buses also enable passengers to maintain social distancing.

In addition, Marin Airporter has enhanced its cleaning and disinfection procedures. They perform a general disinfectant fogging and disinfect high-touch areas specifically. They also ensure that their staff have access to gloves, masks, disinfectants, and hand-washing facilities. Face masks are encouraged for all passengers and staff, in line with CDC guidelines.

Marin Airporter continues to operate during the pandemic, putting the safety of its customers and staff first. They also encourage passengers to purchase tickets online or via their mobile app to reduce physical contact during the boarding process.

Marin Airporter's taxi requests

Marin Airporter drivers will take taxi requests before leaving SFO, and forward them to a local taxi company. If your destination is Central San Rafael or Hamilton, your taxi request will be taken before leaving the terminal at Andersen Drive in San Rafael.

It is important to note that Marin Airporter cannot guarantee that a taxi will be available upon arrival. There are often more requests for taxis than can be accommodated, which can result in delays.

The Marin Airporter runs between Marin County and SFO Airport. Buses from SFO Airport to Marin County depart approximately every hour, on the half-hour (e.g. 5:30 am, 6:30 am, etc.). There is also a bus that leaves SFO at 5:00 am. As of June 24th, 2024, additional buses leave SFO at 10:00 am, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. The last bus of the night departs from SFO at 11:30 pm. These times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions.

The Marin Airporter picks up at all terminals outside of baggage claim, on the center island, at the green and white curb. Look for the "Airporters" sign. Due to airport regulations, buses can only pick up passengers at designated pickup points.

Marin Airporter's contact information

Marin Airporter provides a bus service between Marin County and SFO Airport. The company's contact information is as follows:

Bus Information Telephone Number: 415-461-4222

Corporate Office Telephone Number: 415-256-8833

Corporate Address: 8 Lovell Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901

Email and Corporate Address: Click Here link on the Marin Airporter website

The Marin Airporter runs approximately every half hour, with buses from SFO Airport to Marin County departing at 5:30 AM, 6:30 AM, and so on. The first bus of the day departs SFO at 5:00 AM, and the last bus of the night departs at 11:30 PM. There are also additional buses that depart SFO at 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM. These times are approximate and may vary due to traffic conditions and other factors.

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