Travel to San Francisco

San Francisco is an iconic city in the United States on the west coast of the country. Known for its distinctive geography, iconic landmarks, and its status as a global center for the tech industry.

Getting here by plane

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) sits right in the San Francisco Bay and sees more than 50 million passengers annually making it the 14th busiest airport in the United States. The airport is 14 miles away from the conference center, The Hilton San Francisco Union Square (333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102).

Transportation to/from the San Francisco International Airport

  • From SFO, take Highway 101 north and exit at 7th Street. Turn right on Folsom Street, then left on 5th Street. Cross Market Street and turn left on Ellis Street to Mason Street. Our garage entrance is on Ellis Street between Mason and Taylor Streets.

  • From SFO, take the Red-N or Yellow-N line and get off at Powell Street Station. Walk from Powell Station to the hotel.

Visa Requirements

For visa information, please see https://issxmeetings.org/2026-na/register#visa.