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Uber and Lyft from Downtown San Jose to SFO

We estimate UberX at $85–120 and Lyft at $78–96 for the 36.1-mile trip from Downtown San Jose to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which takes about 42 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$54–$134

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Tesla Robotaxi is lowest at $54–$68.

Typical prices, not live

Tesla Robotaxi With safety monitor

4 seats · Self-driving · Lowest

$54–$68

Indicative. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area.

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Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$78–$96

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$85–$120

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Waymo Driverless

4 seats · Self-driving

$95–$134

Indicative. Inside Waymo's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. First Waymo ride? Promo code

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What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$74–104 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$69–85 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$85–120 UberX · 4 seats	$78–96 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$100–142 Priority · 4 seats	$89–110 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$105–150 Comfort · 4 seats	$105–129 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$119–170 UberXL · 6 seats	$107–132 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$172–246 Black · 4 seats	$182–227 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$221–317 Black SUV · 6 seats	$222–276 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$96–136 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the SFO airport dropoff fee of $6.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in San Francisco

Tesla Robotaxi. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $54–68.
Waymo. Inside Waymo's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $95–134.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Downtown San Jose to SFO?

We estimate UberX at $85–120 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $119–170. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Downtown San Jose to SFO?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $78–96 and Lyft XL at $107–132 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Downtown San Jose to SFO?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How long is the ride from Downtown San Jose to SFO?

About 42 minutes for 36.1 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from Downtown San Jose to SFO?

Yes. Tesla Robotaxi and Waymo can take this trip, based on the service areas we track. Confirm in the app, because areas change.

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