Travel Information
Discounted Airfare
Through a partnership with MacNair Travel Management, the American Society for Microbiology is able to offer you the most convenient travel accommodations possible. Receive these benefits when you book your flight through ASM.
- Access all airlines, including low cost carriers
- Book online or call an ASM travel consultant for personal service
- Earn miles with your personal frequent flyer account
- Select your seat assignment and make special requests
- Receive discounts from the official airline carriers.
- United Airlines discount up to 10%. United reference code 565HS. Please note that this call may only be used for call in reservations with United (1-800-521-4041) or call in with McNair (see below). It cannot be used on the United.com website.
- Delta Airlines discount up to 10%. Delta reference code NM9EG. To make a Delta reservation, meeting attendees may use the MacNair Travel link (see below) or call a MacNair agent at 855-845-8636.
Visit www.macnairtravel.com/ASM.html. A $10 booking charge will apply.
About San Francisco
Public Transit from the Airport
Airport San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 31 international points on 29 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport offers service to more than 70 non-stop cities in the U.S. on 16 domestic airlines.
Shuttles/Taxis Taxis depart from the designated taxi zones located at the roadway center islands, on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals.
Uniformed taxi coordinators are stationed at the taxi zones from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. to assist passengers with questions or concerns.
Ramp accessible taxis are available. Please contact the taxi coordinator to request a ramp accessible taxi, or phone *1191 from any airport courtesy phone.
Approximate fares to San Francisco:
- Cow Palace - $29
- Downtown - $37
- Fisherman’s Wharf - $44
Metered rates apply to all destinations. Destinations either 15 miles beyond the limits of the City and County of San Francisco or 15 miles beyond the boundaries of San Francisco International Airport are charged at 150% of the metered rate. A $2.00 exit surcharge is included in all San Francisco taxicab meter fares for rides originating from San Francisco International Airport. By sharing a ride, up to 5 persons can ride for the price of 1 person.
Taxi drivers are required by airport regulation to accept fares to all Bay Area destinations.
BART Rapid Rail
BART operates rapid rail service to northern San Mateo County, San Francisco and the East Bay directly from SFO. The
SFO BART Station is located on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal (Boarding Area G side). BART is easily accessed from any terminal by riding SFO's AirTrain to the Garage G/BART Station stop. There is no charge to board AirTrain. BART provides a connection to Caltrain at the Millbrae station.
Caltrain Commuter Rail
Caltrain provides rail service between San Francisco and San Jose, with weekday commute-hour service to Gilroy. BART connects SFO to the Caltrain rail system at the Millbrae Station. Weekday express trains serve select stations during commute hours.
SamTrans Public Bus Service
SamTrans provides 24-hour service connecting SFO to San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto.
At the terminals, SamTrans buses stop at:
Terminal 1: Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level, curbside adjacent to Courtyard 2
International Terminal: Level 1 at Courtyard A and curbside adjacent to Courtyard G
Click to find the best routes using multiple transportation options.