Private Car Service
Palo Alto ↔ SFO car service
Private rides between Palo Alto and San Francisco International Airport from $65 one way. Flat rate, no surge, no app — book online and your driver texts you.
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One-way fares, same price in both directions. No surge, no meter, no airport surcharge.
| Vehicle class | Capacity | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| SUV | 4–7 passengers depending on the vehicle | $65 |
| Minivan | Up to 7 passengers | $80 |
| Premium SUV | Up to 6 passengers | $115 |
Exact fares are confirmed before you pay. Traveling with a larger group? Send us a custom ride inquiry and we'll arrange the right vehicles.
One flat rate for the whole Palo Alto run
Palo Alto is about 23 miles south of SFO — 30 minutes up US-101 on a good day, 45 to 55 during commute hours. An economy SUV is a flat $65 one way, either direction, and the price is the same whether you're at a hotel already in our network — Comfort Inn Palo Alto, Creekside Inn, Nest Hotel, Leland Hotel, Palo Alto Lodge — or anywhere else in town.
Staying somewhere else — a house on University Avenue, an office on Sand Hill Road? We pick up from any Palo Alto address; the fare is computed from the actual driving distance and lands within a few dollars of the hotel rate.
Why business travelers book ahead
Most of our Palo Alto riders are here for work: interviews, board meetings, customer visits. The pattern that burns people is the 6 AM hotel checkout — rideshare pickup times in Palo Alto stretch to 15–25 minutes early in the morning, and surge pricing on the SFO run can push the app quote past $80. A booked car is already outside when you walk out.
Caltrain is a real alternative if your schedule is flexible: Palo Alto station to Millbrae, then BART one stop to SFO — about $12 and 60 to 75 minutes door to door with the transfer. For a 9 AM flight with a roller bag, most people take the car.
Also serving SJC and OAK
Palo Alto sits almost exactly between SFO and San Jose (SJC) — SJC is often the closer airport, about 18 miles south. We serve both, plus Oakland (OAK), at flat rates from the same booking flow. Compare your options on the booking page before you decide which airport to fly from.
Why riders book with us
- Flat rates set in advance — traffic and demand never change your price
- No app to install — you book online and the driver texts you directly
- Flight tracking on airport pickups — land early or late, we adjust
- Economy SUVs, 7-seat minivans, and premium SUVs from one booking flow
Frequently asked questions
Is $65 really the whole price?
For an economy SUV, yes — $65 one way including the driver and normal luggage. Larger vehicles cost more (see the table above). Tips are appreciated but never required or assumed.
Should I fly out of SFO or SJC from Palo Alto?
SJC is about 5 miles closer to Palo Alto and usually a calmer airport; SFO has far more direct routes, especially international. We drive both corridors at flat rates, so pick the flight, not the drive.
Can I book a pickup from an office instead of a hotel?
Yes — any Palo Alto address works: offices, homes, restaurants. Type the address into the booking form and the flat fare is computed from the actual driving distance to the airport.
Can you also pick me up at SFO when I fly back?
Yes, book each direction as its own ride — same flat price both ways. Add your flight number and we track it; if you land early or late, the pickup adjusts.
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Ready when you are
Booking takes about a minute: pick your route, choose a vehicle, and we'll text you to confirm.
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