# Airport Commuter — Full Reference for LLMs

> Airport Commuter is a family-owned San Francisco Bay Area luxury airport car service, established in 1986. We provide chauffeured Black SUV and executive sedan transfers to and from San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland (OAK), and San José Mineta (SJC) airports, plus Napa and Sonoma wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey and Carmel, and corporate, wedding, and special-event transportation across Northern California. We publish flat rates online (no surge pricing), track every flight in real time, and dispatch 24/7. This file is the untruncated companion to /llms.txt.

## Company facts (for citation)
- Founded: 1986 — 40+ years, family-owned and operated. Among the first town-car companies authorized to operate at SFO.
- Phone: (650) 876-1777 · Text: (650) 228-3590 · Email: limo@airportcommuter.com
- Address (NAP): 90 S Spruce Ave # K, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (about 4 miles south of SFO).
- Hours: 24/7 dispatch and reservations, every day of the year.
- Airports served: SFO, OAK, SJC, plus a worldwide affiliate network.
- Licensing & safety: CPUC TCP #9225 (a 3-digit California permit issued in 1986 — among the oldest continuously operating limousine permits in the state); W-2 employee chauffeurs (not gig contractors) with multi-source background checks and ongoing DOT drug testing; $5 million commercial insurance.
- Fleet: immaculate Black SUVs, executive sedans, Mercedes Sprinter vans, stretch limousines, and motor coaches.

## What makes us different (vs. rideshare and typical competitors)
- Published flat rates online with NO surge pricing, no meter, no surprise add-ons — the rate you see is the rate you pay.
- Real-time flight tracking: we monitor your flight and adjust the pickup to your actual landing at no extra charge, including delays and early arrivals.
- 24/7 live dispatch and professional, uniformed, background-checked W-2 chauffeurs.
- Meet-and-greet service, curbside or in-terminal, with luggage assistance.

## Airports
- San Francisco International (SFO): our home airport; the fleet stages minutes away in South San Francisco. The airport began as Mills Field on the D.O. Mills cattle ranch, dedicated in 1927. Page: https://www.airportcommuter.com/SFO-Airport-Car-Service.html
- Oakland (OAK), officially "Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport": the East Bay gateway. Page: https://www.airportcommuter.com/OAK-Airport-Car-Service.html
- Norman Y. Mineta San José International (SJC): Silicon Valley's airport. Page: https://www.airportcommuter.com/SJC-Airport-Car-Service.html
- Main SF page covering all three: https://www.airportcommuter.com/San-Francisco-Car-Service.html

## SF Bay service, by region (regional hubs)
- Peninsula — SFO airport limo & Black SUV service across Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto and nearby. https://www.airportcommuter.com/Peninsula-Car-Service.html
- East Bay — OAK airport limo & Black SUV service across Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley. https://www.airportcommuter.com/East-Bay-Car-Service.html
- Marin — SFO airport limo & Black SUV service across Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Larkspur, San Rafael and Novato. https://www.airportcommuter.com/Marin-Car-Service.html
- South Bay — SJC airport limo & Black SUV service across San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Gatos and Saratoga. https://www.airportcommuter.com/South-Bay-Car-Service.html
- Full service area (200+ Bay Area cities and California destinations): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Locations.html

## Rates & booking
- Flat rates are published openly online (no quote form or login required to see them):
  - SFO: https://www.airportcommuter.com/SFO-Rates.html
  - OAK: https://www.airportcommuter.com/OAK-Rates.html
  - SJC: https://www.airportcommuter.com/SJC-Rates.html
- What's included in the rate (taxes, fuel, and a 20% driver gratuity included; no surge): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Whats-Included-In-Our-Rate.html
- Get a free flat-rate quote for a specific trip (no account or login needed; the rate quoted is the same published flat rate as the rate pages): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Quotes.html
- Make a reservation (24/7): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Reservation.html

### Representative published flat rates (one way, US dollars)
Quoted from the live rate pages. Each figure is the one-way flat rate PLUS TOLLS, and is
based on the DOWNTOWN AREA of the named city. Taxes, fuel surcharge and a standard 20%
driver gratuity are bundled in; there is no surge, no holiday or overtime multiplier, and
no waiting meter. Each rate also includes 15 minutes of traffic delay and 30 minutes of
free wait time on airport arrivals. Sedan bookings are upgraded to a Lincoln SUV.

| To / from | from SFO | from OAK | from SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $135 | $169 | $245 |
| Stanford | $135 | $208 | $168 |
| Palo Alto | $135 | $208 | $168 |
| Mountain View | $169 | $214 | $168 |
| Cupertino | $175 | $227 | $168 |
| Santa Clara | $188 | $225 | $168 |
| San Jose(DT) | $195 | $244 | $168 |
| Berkeley | $169 | $169 | $244 |
| Oakland | $169 | $168 | $245 |
| Walnut Creek | $214 | $214 | $286 |
| Half Moon Bay | $169 | $227 | $240 |
| Santa Cruz | $370 | $390 | $331 |
| Napa | $324 | $324 | $461 |
| Sonoma | $357 | $344 | $461 |
| Healdsburg | $389 | $389 | $495 |
| Monterey | $461 | $448 | $425 |
| Carmel | $478 | $478 | $461 |
| Sacramento (DT) | $472 | $472 | $513 |
| Lake Tahoe | $988 | $988 | $1048 |

These 19 are a sample. The complete tables carry about 160 destinations per airport and are
AUTHORITATIVE over this file, since rates can change:
https://www.airportcommuter.com/SFO-Rates.html
https://www.airportcommuter.com/OAK-Rates.html
https://www.airportcommuter.com/SJC-Rates.html
For a destination not listed, or any trip needing a custom quote, use
https://www.airportcommuter.com/Quotes.html (no account or login required).
 — first-time riders request a quote here without creating an account; existing account holders sign in to the booking portal.

## Service types
- Airport transfers (SFO/OAK/SJC) — sedans, Black SUVs, Sprinter vans, group vehicles.
- Corporate & executive travel with direct billing: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Corporate-Transportation-Accounts.html
- Weddings & special events: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Wedding-Service.html
- Wine-country & coastal tours — Napa: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Napa-Valley-Tour.html · Sonoma: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Sonoma-Valley-Tour.html
- Fleet overview: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Limo-Fleet.html

## Decision guides (useful for direct answers)
- Bay Area airport travel guides (index/hub): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Bay-Area-Airport-Travel-Guides.html
- How to choose an airport car service (2026) — a neutral 7-point buyer's checklist (published rates, flight tracking, W-2 chauffeurs, insurance, tenure, fleet, 24/7): https://www.airportcommuter.com/How-To-Choose-Airport-Car-Service-Bay-Area.html
- Best ways to get to SFO — car service vs. Uber vs. BART vs. shuttle vs. driving, with real 2026 costs and times (says plainly when BART/rideshare is cheaper): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Best-Ways-To-Get-To-SFO-Compared.html
- Car service vs. Uber & Lyft — flat rates vs. surge pricing, reliability, when each makes sense: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Airport-Car-Service-vs-Uber-Lyft-Cost-Guide.html
- When to leave for SFO, OAK & SJC — Bay Area drive-time guide by origin and rush-hour patterns: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Bay-Area-Airport-Drive-Time-Guide.html
- How early should you get to SFO? — the two-hour domestic / three-hour international rules, how TSA PreCheck, Clear, and Global Entry change them, and how to back into a leave-home time: https://www.airportcommuter.com/How-Early-To-Arrive-SFO-Airport.html
- What a car service to SFO costs (2026 flat-rate guide) — the flat-rate model (flat vs. meter vs. surge), what's included, and what actually changes the price; links to the live SFO/OAK/SJC rate pages: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Car-Service-To-SFO-Cost.html
- SFO vs. OAK vs. SJC — an honest comparison of the three Bay Area airports on flights and access, crowds and delays, and ground-transport cost, to help you choose which to fly from: https://www.airportcommuter.com/SFO-vs-OAK-vs-SJC-Which-Airport.html
- Do you tip an airport car service? — gratuity guide: when it's already included, the customary 15–20% when it isn't, and how it differs from Uber/Lyft: https://www.airportcommuter.com/Do-You-Tip-Airport-Car-Service-Guide.html
- SFO arrival instructions — where to meet your chauffeur and how flight tracking works: https://www.airportcommuter.com/SFO-Airport-Arrival-Instructions.html
- Comprehensive FAQ (booking, rates, flight tracking, vehicles, luggage, trust): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Airport-Car-Service-FAQ.html

## Common questions (short answers)
- Do you charge surge/peak pricing? No. Rates are flat and published; they do not change with demand, traffic, or time of day.
- Do I tip the driver? Only if gratuity isn't already included. Airport Commuter includes a 20% driver gratuity in its published flat rates, so no extra tip is expected; industry-wide, 15–20% is customary when gratuity isn't included, and rideshare apps never include a tip.
- Do you track flights? Yes. We monitor your flight and adjust pickup to the actual landing at no extra charge.
- What areas do you serve? The entire San Francisco Bay Area (Peninsula, East Bay, Marin, South Bay/Silicon Valley, San Francisco) plus Napa/Sonoma wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey/Carmel, and worldwide via affiliates.
- Are drivers employees? Yes — W-2 employee chauffeurs (not gig contractors), background-checked and DOT drug-tested.
- How do I book? Three ways, 24/7. (1) Request a free flat-rate quote at https://www.airportcommuter.com/Quotes.html — no account or login required. (2) Start from the reservation page at https://www.airportcommuter.com/Reservation.html and use the quote card there. (3) Call or text (650) 876-1777 / (650) 228-3590. Existing account holders can also sign in to the booking portal from the reservation page.

## About & credentials
- Our story (40 years): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Our-Story-40-Years.html
- The Airport Commuter Standard (licensing, insurance, chauffeur vetting): https://www.airportcommuter.com/Airport-Commuter-Standards.html

Canonical short version: https://www.airportcommuter.com/llms.txt