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Millbrae, California

Millbrae is a city in northern San Mateo County, California, United States. To the northeast is San Francisco International Airport; San Bruno is to the northwest, and Burlingame is to the southeast.

Type CityPopulation 23,216

Why go

  • City in California, United States.

History

Millbrae is a city in northern San Mateo County, California, United States. To the northeast is San Francisco International Airport; San Bruno is to the northwest, and Burlingame is to the southeast. It is bordered by San Andreas Lake to the southwest. The population was 23,216 at the 2020 census.

Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 1.9 mi to the centre
San Francisco, CA 94128 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 42 airlines (United Airlines, Virgin America, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 104 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, New York, Seoul… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 42 airlines, 104 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Oakland International Airport (OAK) 13 mi to the centre
Oakland, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 34 destinations incl. Honolulu, Kahului, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 34 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
San Carlos Airport (SQL) 10 mi to the centre
San Carlos, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) 18 mi to the centre
Palo Alto, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) 23 mi to the centre
Mountain View, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) 8.2 mi to the centre
Half Moon Bay, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

South San Francisco Oyster Point Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.5 mi from the centre · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Pier 48.5 (Chase Center Ferry Terminal)
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Harbor Bay Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Alameda Main Street - South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Oakland Jack London Square - South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: South San Francisco => Alameda => Oakland
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: Oakland => Alameda => South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: Alameda => Oakland => South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: South San Francisco => Oakland => Alameda
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Millbrae, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: South San Francisco Oyster Point Terminal, 4.5 mi); routes include Alameda Main Street - South San Francisco, Oakland Jack London Square - South San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Ferry: South San Francisco => Alameda => Oakland.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Millbrae, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Oakland, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.