Any recommendations for car service from SFO to Hotel
 

Looking for good, reliable car service from SFO to Marriott on 4th street in San Francisco for 2 people. Hotel website estimates cab ride is $40. Is a car service comparable or possibly cheaper? thanks.

BART will be more reliable and a lot cheaper, if one doesn't mind walking 5 minutes from the Marriott to the Powell Street Station. Fare is $5.35 per person, and the journey takes 33 minutes.

Sorry, I gave the directions in reverse, but the fare and duration still applies.

I've taken both and found BART to be just fine..as long as you have a luggage with wheels..
$80 roundtrip plus tip which will be around $100..
save it for a nice restaurant..

Hello JamilaZ, here is the section of SFO's website regarding transportation.
http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/tofrom/transp-serv/limo/

BART is of course way less expensive but not everyone wants to use BART when arriving at SFO and going into SF.

Personally I would take one of the authorized taxi's.

We took BART from the airport to the 4th street Marriott and found it to be very easy. Google your route and/or check the hotel's website.

When we went back home, we were flying on a Sunday morning and were concerned BART might not come frequently enough. I believe there was a shuttle that stopped at the hotel.

We normally stay in hotels with less amenities...we really liked this hotel. Great room, pool/hot tub, helpful concierge.

BART.

To clarify a bit:

If you take BART from SFO, you first need to take the AirTrain from your terminal to the BART SFO station, then catch the BART from there. This adds about another 10-15 minutes (depending on how frequent the AirTrain is running, and which terminal you arrive).

It's very easy if one has light luggage; though may not be the best option for the elderly, or with heavy luggage, or a late arrival to SFO.

I am trying to arrange this for my parents who prefer car service. Just wondering if anyone has a specific one they can recommend.

If nobody chimes in with personal experience, check out SFO website "ground transportation" - car service listed there should be all dependable.

I wonder if Marriott has its own shuttles...

Marriott has no shuttle service and its across the street from the BART but since you want your folks to have car service..we used Stars Sedan awhile ago..or a cab will be just fine.
Be prepared to spend $$ on the limo/town car service.

www.starssedan.com

When we went, there was a shuttle that stopped at about 3-4 hotels. (Kuscat is right, in that it is not just a Marriott shuttle.) Call the hotel directly for details. They were the ones who directed us on how to take it back to SFO.

car service will run at least 60-80. Cab will be about 40. Carey Limousine , and Bauer Transportation are two of the big (and most expensive ) ones.

Supershuttle and similar services have vans that go from SFO to the city itself making several stops. If you are lucky it's only 3, if not it can be more. Approx 18-20 a person so not much cheaper than a cab.

I personally would not do a car service - cabs are just as easy and will cost less $$.

hit post too soon -- In lots of cities a car service is an economical alternative to a taxi. But not usually the case in SF.

The only time a car service is an economical alternative to a cab is during the commute times, when a cab's meter is running stuck in traffic. However, if you want someone to meet your parents and help with luggage, then a car service may be worth the additional expense vis a vis a cab. BTW it costs more than the posted amount to have the driver waiting with a sign. I think the last time I did this the posted rate was something like $55 but it was actually $65 or $70 with the inside pick up.

I took a cab from SFO to that hotel and had no problems at all. I'd recommend a cab (depending on their arrival time/ commute times as noted above).

We were going to take the Airporter once when a limo driver approached us and asked if we wanted to split the cost of a limo ride with another couple for the same price. Of course, we said yes! We loved it!!! The limo drivers need work, too. They are competing there with cab drivers, other limos and the Airporter. Why don't you ask a driver if you can do the same?

It is illegal for limo drivers to solict riders in SF or at SFO, I would be careful of someone who is willing to perform an illegal act.

<i>It is illegal for limo drivers to solict riders in SF or at SFO</i>

I know it's illegal to solicit customers at SFO, but IN San Francisco?? Doesn't make sense.