From the terminal to your next appointment
Enter SFO as your pickup airport, add your flight details and use your exact Palo Alto destination. A hotel name alone may not identify the right entrance; include the address and any arrival instructions.
Airport routes · San Francisco Bay Area
SFO to Palo Alto Private Car Service
Land at SFO. Arrive ready in Palo Alto.
Piston provides private car service from San Francisco International Airport to Palo Alto homes, hotels and offices. Reserve a sedan or SUV for your arrival, and arrange your return to SFO as a separate leg.
Enter your exact addresses, travel date, passengers and bags.
PRIVATE TRAVEL. PERSONAL ATTENTION.MADE FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Business arrivals, Stanford-area visits and trips home to the Peninsula.
Find your vehicleA return ride with its own plan
For Palo Alto to SFO, share your pickup time and departure details. Allow for traffic and airline check-in. Confirm the return price and pickup arrangement separately so both journeys are clear before you travel.
PLAN YOUR TRANSFER
Choose the space that suits your trip.
October 2026 one-way base fares, per vehicle. Confirm the complete price before reserving.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$129 base fare
Up to 3 passengers
Cadillac Escalade
$179 base fare
Up to 5 passengers
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$229 base fare
Up to 3 passengers
The base fare is not the final total. The October card adds a $10 airport fee per leg and a $49 off-hours surcharge for pickups before 7 a.m. or at/after 7 p.m. Pacific on these routes. Optional arrival meet and greet is $100; gratuity is optional. Exact addresses, service changes and selected options affect the quote. Luggage fit must be confirmed; groups of six or more need a specialist quote.
Check the complete trip price ↗LET’S ARRANGE THE NEXT RIDE
A few details. A better journey.
Have your flight and destination ready. Check online availability or send Piston the details for a tailored quote.
Email your itinerary ↗Opens your email app. Your ride is confirmed only after booking confirmation.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your questions, answered.
Can I book a private car from SFO to Palo Alto?
Yes. Enter SFO and your Palo Alto address in Piston’s booking portal, then select an available vehicle. If your trip does not return a price, contact Piston for a tailored quote.
Does the Palo Alto fare cover Menlo Park or Atherton?
Do not assume it does. Menlo Park, Atherton and other Peninsula destinations have separate rate-card areas. Enter the actual destination to receive the appropriate price.
Can I request an airport meet and greet?
Meet and greet is optional at $100 per arrival leg on the October rate card. Confirm the meeting location and service with Piston before travel.