Millbrae travel desk · Updated August 16, 2026
Millbrae Station to SFO: the practical guide.
BART, Caltrain, parking, airport transfers, and nearby hotels—organized around the decision you actually need to make.
The quick answer
One station, three useful connections.
Millbrae Station is at 200 North Rollins Road. BART connects the station with SFO; Caltrain connects north toward San Francisco and south toward Silicon Valley; SamTrans provides local bus connections. BART and Caltrain share the station, so rail transfers do not require a trip across town.
Use BART from Millbrae and follow the live destination signs. At SFO, BART arrives at the International Terminal; AirTrain connects to the other terminals.
Check BART departures →Use the shared Millbrae station and check the official transfer timetable before leaving. Service patterns can change by day and construction schedule.
Check Caltrain service →Parking at Millbrae Station
Pick the parking product that matches the trip.
BART currently lists four products at Millbrae. Prices below were checked August 16, 2026; verify them before travel because rates and rules can change.
Airport parking decision
Compare the whole trip, not only the daily rate.
BART reserved parking can be compelling for longer trips, while official SFO parking removes the rail transfer and private off-airport lots may include shuttle service. Compare total cost, transfer time, luggage, operating hours, cancellation terms, and your return arrival time.
Hotels near Millbrae Station and SFO
Choose by connection, not by marketing label.
These are factual starting points from each hotel’s own website—not rankings or paid placements. Confirm current transportation and parking terms directly with the property. Compare station access, parking, and Park & Fly details →
STEPS FROM THE STATION
Residence Inn Millbrae Station
The hotel says its entrance is about 300 steps from the rail platforms and that it does not provide an airport shuttle.
Official hotel page →SHORT STATION WALK
The Dylan Hotel at SFO
The property describes itself as a short walk from Millbrae BART and Caltrain and one mile from SFO.
Official hotel page →NEAR DOWNTOWN
Fairfield Inn & Suites
The hotel says Millbrae BART is within a block and lists no airport shuttle. It offers Park Stay and Go packages.
Official hotel page →PARK, SLEEP & FLY
El Rancho Inn
This Millbrae property markets a Park, Sleep and Fly package for airport travelers.
Official hotel page →EL CAMINO REAL
The Millwood
The hotel is in Millbrae near SFO and describes convenient road access to BART and Caltrain.
Official hotel page →FEATURED PLACEMENT
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Request this placement →Common questions
Before you leave.
Does BART go from Millbrae to SFO?
Yes. Millbrae Station is served by BART trains connecting with SFO. Service patterns and transfer details can vary, so check the official BART trip planner and station departure board for your travel time.
Can I leave my car overnight at Millbrae BART?
Use BART’s single/multi-day reserved product for qualifying overnight trips and follow the current parking terms. Ordinary daily parking does not authorize unrestricted overnight storage.
Where is the SFO BART station?
It is at the International Terminal. SFO’s AirTrain connects the BART area with other airport terminals.
Is Millbrae the transfer point between BART and Caltrain?
Yes. Both systems use Millbrae Station. Check the official transfer timetable because connection windows and service patterns can change.