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About South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco sits between San Francisco Bay and the peninsula hills, with Highway 101 running right through town connecting north to SF and south to Silicon Valley. Interstate 280 offers a parallel route through the hills, while Route 82 provides surface access. The city is minutes from SFO airport via 101, making it popular with air travelers. It's known as "The Industrial City" for its biotech hub, marked by the famous hillside sign visible from the freeway since 1923.

Where is South San Francisco, CA on the map?

South San Francisco, CA is in United States, at 37.654, -122.420 - about 18 km south of San Francisco, CA.

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What is the closest airport to South San Francisco, CA?

The closest airport to South San Francisco, CA is San Francisco International Airport, 8 km (about 12 min by car). Other airports nearby: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

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