Transportation

Where is San Mateo Located?
San Mateo is conveniently located 30 minutes south of San Francisco, 40 minutes north of San Jose, and 35 minutes west of Oakland. California's state capital, Sacramento is only a two hour drive away.

Air Transportation
There are three major airports within a 30-45 minute drive from San Mateo: Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and San Jose International Airport.

Mass Transit
San Mateo offers some of the best public transportation in the state. You can take a bus, a train or even rail to just about anywhere in Northern California. Click here for Mass Transit Information.

Taxicab Service
The City of San Mateo has licensed four taxicab companies to conduct business in our City. The companies licensed in San Mateo are Luxor, Merit, Peninsula, and Yellow. Licensing requirements include compliance with safety, insurance, and driver qualifications as imposed by the City. Please click here for Taxicab information.