okwdvc

I need to get four people from the airport to North Beach. It will probably be close to midnight. What is the best, most reliable way to get there? Taxi? I assume if a taxi is best, I won't need to call in advance because they will just be waiting outside at the airport? Would it be better to hire a car service? If so, any recommendations? Thanks!

sf7307

Car service use is very rare here. Cabs line up outside baggage claim. And yes, a taxi is your best (practically your only) bet.

tomfuller

The last BART train leaves the airport station at 11:54 PM. Chances are the car rental counters are closed before then.
http://www.bart.gov/schedules/bystation.aspx

janisj

You don't want BART, and even though the rental desks would be open - there is NO reason you'd want to rent a car (not quite sure why they were even mentioned as options)

As sf7307 mentions -- a cab is the best and easiest way to get to North Beach.

sf7307

Even if it were daytime, BART is not a good option -- first of all, for four people, it would cost almost as much as a taxi, and secondly, the closest BART station is a 15-20 minute walk to North Beach. As for a car, unless you need a car in the city (you don't), there'd be no reason to get one, and parking in North Beach is very difficult.

okwdvc

Definitely not renting a car and I wouldn't want to use public transportation that late at night in a place I am not very familiar with. I was debating between a taxi and a car hire and it looks like a taxi is the way to go. Thanks!

Michael

Shuttle service might still be available on the upper level (taxis on the lower arrival level).

sf7307

Like BART, there would be no $$ savings using a shuttle service for four people. In fact, I think a taxi would be cheaper.