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Uber and Lyft from SFO to Downtown San Jose

We estimate UberX at $84–119 and Lyft at $77–95 for the 36.2-mile trip from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Downtown San Jose, which takes about 44 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$54–$142

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

Typical prices, not live

Prices by service

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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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$121–$142

Good confidence. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

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 typeUberLyft
Saver$73–103
Wait & Save · 4 seats		$69–85
Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard$84–119
UberX · 4 seats		$77–95
Lyft · 4 seats
Faster$99–140
Priority · 4 seats		$88–109
Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort$104–148
Comfort · 4 seats		$104–128
Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL$118–169
UberXL · 6 seats		$106–131
Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium$171–244
Black · 4 seats		$181–225
Black · 4 seats
Premium XL$219–315
Black SUV · 6 seats		$220–274
Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet$95–135
Uber Pet · 4 seats		–

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

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $121–142 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including sfo pick-up fee ($6.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in San Francisco.

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 $94–133.

Common questions

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

We estimate UberX at $84–119 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $118–169. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

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

We estimate a standard Lyft at $77–95 and Lyft XL at $106–131 around midday on a weekday.

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

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 much is a taxi from SFO to Downtown San Jose?

We estimate a metered taxi at $121–142, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

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

About 44 minutes for 36.2 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

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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