getting to Westin from airport - help?

I'll be travelling with an infant in tow. What is the best way to get to the Westin from SFO? I didn't see anything on their site that indicates they have a shuttle. Any of you locals have any suggestions?

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anyone?

Still looking for help - please???

I'll have a stroller and a suitcase. Not sure how easy it'll be to get around with the babe on BART.

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Submitted by lolagoetz on Sat, 05/24/2008 - 21:29

I remember those days!

Backpack luggage is a great investment when you have a kid in tow and travel. I always hated airports more than metros (especially BART and the DC Metro that are easy to navigate) when my daughter was little.

This is from http://www.westinstfrancis.com/location/

Airport Transfer Options from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)

Private Car
The Concierge can arrange for a sedan or stretch limousine to meet you
at your Baggage Claim Carousel. You will be met by a driver with a
placard with your name on it at the baggage carousel for your flight,
regardless of whether you have checked luggage or not. The cost for a
sedan is $102.40. A 6 passenger stretch is $145.00. An international
pick up will cost $145.00 for a sedan and $184.60 for a 6 passenger
stretch limo. All rates are inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Super Shuttle
Follow the signs for DOOR TO DOOR
SHUTTLES from the terminal to the 2nd level, which is one level up from
baggage claim. From there, proceed to the middle islands where the blue
shuttles with yellow writing are waiting. The cost of the shuttle is
$16.00 per person and takes approximately 45 minutes to get from the
airport to the hotel. The shuttle is a shared ride - it is not direct.
You may also charter a shuttle for up to 7 passengers for $75.00. If
you have a group of up to 9 persons you may charter a shuttle for also
$75.00.

Taxi
From the terminal follow the signs to Ground Transportation. From
there, follow the signs for TAXIS. The fare for taxi service between
the airport and the St. Francis Hotel is approximately $45 and the
travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Both are dependent on traffic,
time of day and day of the week.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
From the terminal follow signs to BART. BART is adjacent to the
International Terminal. From the Domestic Terminal it is about a 10
minute walk depending on which gate you are coming from or you may ride
the AirTrain which is a free service. You will need to purchase a $5.15
ticket for BART. Board a Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train and get off at
Powell Street, which is the 10th stop from SFO. The train ride from
station to station is approximate 30 minutes. Visit www.bart.gov for a
complete list of time schedules.

G'Luck

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Submitted by artpax on Sun, 05/25/2008 - 15:13

thanks

I must've missed that.

Becky

Submitted by lolagoetz on Sun, 05/25/2008 - 18:01

You are most welcome

I didn't see it the first time through either Becky, but reading your post, well, it activated the part of me that sat behind a reference desk for a few years, and well it just HAD to be there.... lol.

Info nerd at your service.

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Submitted by artpax on Sun, 05/25/2008 - 18:29