Uber and Lyft prices in San Francisco

What rides cost in San Francisco by distance, ride type and route, with the airports and self-driving services that serve it.

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What a ride costs in San Francisco

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$13–19	$12–16	$19–27	$11–13
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$19–28	$17–22	$27–40	$20–24
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$30–44	$27–34	$43–63	$36–43

Estimates for a weekday around midday, using rates tuned to recent prices in San Francisco.Airport fees, tolls and tips are extra. .

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in San Francisco.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$16–24 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$15–19 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$19–28 UberX · 4 seats	$17–22 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$23–33 Priority · 4 seats	$20–25 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$24–35 Comfort · 4 seats	$24–30 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$27–40 UberXL · 6 seats	$24–30 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$40–58 Black · 4 seats	$43–53 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$52–75 Black SUV · 6 seats	$52–65 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$22–31 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from SFO

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
SFO to Union Square	14.3 mi	27 min	$44–60	$40–49
SFO to Fisherman's Wharf	16.1 mi	35 min	$49–69	$46–55
SFO to SoMa	13.4 mi	21 min	$40–55	$37–45
SFO to Mission District	15.2 mi	24 min	$44–61	$41–50
SFO to Financial District	14.7 mi	27 min	$44–61	$41–50
SFO to Golden Gate Park	14.9 mi	30 min	$46–63	$42–51

All rides at SFO · All rides at OAK · All rides at SJC

Taxi rates in San Francisco

Taxi meters follow rates set by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$4.15 (includes the first 0.2 mile)
Each mile	$3.25
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.65
SFO pick-up fee	$6.00 SFO airport pickups: rate effective July 1, 2025; no drop-off fee at SFO
Oversize luggage	$1.00 In some cases: up to $1 per piece that does not fit in the passenger compartment or closed trunk

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2022-11. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb, Flywheel. Meter rates unchanged since 17 Nov 2022 (confirmed by SFMTA's May 2025 rate card and June 2026 fare estimates), and trips ending more than 15 miles beyond the city limits (or more than 15 miles from SFO and outside the city) are charged 150% of the meter. Source. .

Self-driving rides in San Francisco

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Tesla Robotaxi	Open to all	Safety monitor on board	Tesla Robotaxi app	SFO, SJC	Jul 2025
Waymo	Open to all	No one in the driver seat	Waymo app	SJC, SFO	Jun 2024
Zoox	Limited access	No one in the driver seat	Zoox app	–	Nov 2025
Nuro / Lucid / Uber	Testing	Safety monitor on board	Uber app	–	–

Self-driving rides in San Francisco: map, prices and how to ride

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in San Francisco?

We estimate UberX at $13–19 for a 2-mile trip, $19–28 for 5 miles and $30–44 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in San Francisco?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $19–28 and Lyft at $17–22. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from SFO airport?

From SFO to Union Square we estimate UberX at $44–60 and Lyft at $40–49, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in San Francisco?

Yes. Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo, Zoox carry riders in the San Francisco area.