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rufii Jun 20th, 2000 06:48 AM

SFO to downtown SF
 
We are vacationing in SF for 4 days in July. Family with 2 kids. What is the least expensive and/or most efficient method to get from the airport(SFO)to our hotel in the Union Square area? We will have 4 large suitcases.

Emily Jun 20th, 2000 07:26 AM

After you pick up your luggage, go straight out to the sidewalk and pick up one of the shuttle buses that drop off at the hotels in the Union Square area. As I recall, the price is around $14 apiece.

Ruth Jun 20th, 2000 08:42 AM

With four of you it might be just as cheap or cheaper to take a taxi, assuming that your luggage will all fit in one vehicle.

ronr Jun 21st, 2000 06:49 AM

Taxi from SFO to Union Square will cost around $30.00. I would also suggest a taxi.

kam Jun 21st, 2000 12:57 PM

The problem I see is with the 4 large suitcases! Don't know that they'll fit into the trunk of a cab. Four people will entirely fill the passenger part unless your kids are very little. Can't you leave some of the stuff at home? If so, I agree with the taxi into the city.

Cindy Jun 21st, 2000 03:55 PM

I seem to recall that some of the van services have a group rate. I would call one of them (perhaps Super Shuttle) and see what they'll charge for 4 people. They might also agree not to take any other passengers, so that you won't have any unnecessary stops. <BR> <BR>I don't recall if the cabs charge more for extra people or luggage. Does anyone know?

vosaki Jun 21st, 2000 04:36 PM

Why in the world do you have four large suitcases?

Anon Jun 21st, 2000 08:02 PM

Vosaki, <BR> <BR>Rufii said he has two kids. Two adults plus two kids means four suitcases. Why do you assume this is excessive? For all you know, they are visiting friends in SF after spending a month in China. What's your problem, dude? <BR> <BR>Please try not to heckle. It is not helpful.

rufii Jun 22nd, 2000 07:07 AM

We have the four suitcases for the 7 days of additional vacation following the 4 in SF. Carmel, Big Sur, Morro Bay, Sequoia, Death Valley and the final 2 days in Vegas. I am not picking up our rental van until day 4 in SF, thinking that we will not need a vehicle for most of the SF visit.(I plan to return to the airport by myself on day 4 to pickup the van.


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