What is the best and cheapest way to get to Fairmont Hotel from SF airport ? My flight arrives about midnight.

I am visiting for one week. What are the hours of operation for public transportation? Are they available 24/7?What is the best and cheapest way to get to Fairmont Hotel from SF airport ? My flight arrives about midnight.
There's no subway (BART) service at SFO airport from Midnight to 4 AM. Normally, the fare to Downtown San Francisco would be $5.35 per person.





There are 24 hour night buses in the city, but they're mostly for bar hopping. None of them go out to the airport.





- If you're arriving alone, you should make a shuttle reservation beforehand. The shuttle companies close their on-site ticket windows at around 11 PM. So, unless you have a reservation, you'll have to call them using the airport hotline (and wait). $15-17 per person.





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- If there's more than one of you, I'd consider a taxi. It is much easier. And the larger the group, the less money you'll save on the shuttle. For Nob Hill, expect to pay around $40 plus tip.What is the best and cheapest way to get to Fairmont Hotel from SF airport ? My flight arrives about midnight.
BART is quick and $5.25, but you'd have to walk %26gt; 3/4 mile at night.





A taxi may be your best option. Not cheap around $40 + tip but a lot easier than shlepping luggage almost a mile.





You could also look at a shuttle van, but they may not run after midnight.





Per the airport's web site, most hotel shuttles don't go downtown.
Shuttles run 24/7, although you'll have to give them a call to pick you up. They cost about $18 (though some have a surcharge for after midnight) and will drop you at your door.





A cab will be about $35, but would be the most convenient.





The Fairmont does not provide a shuttle service. BART does not run after midnight.
Call the Fairmont and ask them if they have a shuttle from sfo. Often the large hotels do and some are free with a reservation.