Benicia, Solano County → San José Mineta (SJC)
Benicia to San José Airport Shuttle
Benicia sits on I-680, so San José is a single highway away — about 58 miles, through Walnut Creek and the Tri-Valley. We drive it door to terminal, at one flat price per vehicle.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SJC
—California time
San José Mineta International Airport
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
BeniciaSan Jose (SJC)
- Distance
- about 58 mi
- Usual drive
- 65–90 min
- Passengers
- 1–8
- Pickups
- 24/7
CPUC licensed carrier
TCP 34179
Flights tracked
Pickup moves with your flight
Free child car seats
Fitted by your driver
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before pickup
Choose your vehicle
Vehicles for Benicia to San Jose (SJC)
For an hour or more on I-680, choose for comfort: SUV for families, Ford Transit for groups of up to eight.
Midsize Sedan
Best for one or two travelers with standard luggage.
- 3 Ppl
- 4 Bags
Full-Size SUV
Six seats and six bags, or fewer people and more luggage.
- 6 Ppl
- 6 Bags
Ford Transit Van
The group vehicle: eight passengers and eighteen bags in one van. Wine tours, wedding parties, unit moves, the golf trip.
- 8 Ppl
- 18 Bags
Vehicle spotlight
Ford Transit passenger van
Benicia to San José on one highway, with room for everyone.
- 1
One highway
I-680 nearly the whole way.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
Seats for the whole group.
- 3
18 bags
Luggage stays in the back.
- 4
Tri-Valley timing
Pickups set for afternoon traffic.
The route
The drive from Benicia to San Jose (SJC)
SJC is about 58 miles from Benicia, usually 65 to 90 minutes. Weekday afternoons through San Ramon, Dublin and Pleasanton are the slowest part, so afternoon flights get earlier pickups.
We cross the Benicia Bridge on I-680 and stay on it through Concord, Walnut Creek and the Tri-Valley to Fremont, then take I-880 or US-101 to the terminals.
Your Benicia address
Pickup at the time we set
Benicia Bridge
South on I-680
Walnut Creek to Pleasanton
Through the Tri-Valley
Fremont and Milpitas
I-880 or US-101
SJC terminal
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SJC | Type | Pickup in Benicia |
|---|---|---|
| 6:50am | Domestic | 3:30am |
| 10:20am | Domestic | 7:00am |
| 3:40pm | Domestic | 12:20pm |
| 1:30pm | International | 9:10am |
Down I-680 to SJC we leave a little extra margin: roughly three and a third hours before domestic flights and four and a third before international. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
How it works
Booked in three simple steps
No phone call needed, and no surprises on the day: the price, the pickup time and the driver are all settled before you travel.
- 01
Book online
Benicia pickup and SJC flight; the vehicle price first.
- 02
Margin for I-680
More time for afternoon departures.
- 03
Terminal A or B
At your airline's door.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Benicia to San Jose (SJC)
Private shuttle
One vehicle down I-680 to the curb.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, groups, heavy luggage
Train + bus
Capitol Corridor from Martinez towards San José, then a local bus.
Price
Lower fare
Best for
A long day, light bags
Rideshare
A long app trip; price follows demand.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo travellers
Drive and park
Your car, plus SJC parking.
Price
Fuel and parking
Best for
Short trips
Uber publishes no average for this trip. Oakland is about 26 miles closer: see Benicia to Oakland Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Benicia, drop-off at San Jose (SJC)
Pickup across Benicia
East Benicia is right by the Benicia Bridge; we come to every neighbourhood.
- East Benicia
- Southampton
- Downtown / First Street
- Benicia Arsenal
SJC drop-off and pickup points
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
Coming home, pre-booked cars at SJC meet you in the garage outside baggage claim: Hourly Lot 2 (first floor) for Terminal A, Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
Fare set ahead
However long I-680 takes.
Landing tracked
Garage pickup timed to you.
Free hour
Waiting after landing.
Free cancellation
4+ hours ahead.
Car seats
Provided free.
Met inside
$25.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Tips
Never added.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Benicia
Check us out
A licensed company you can verify
State of California · Public Utilities Commission
Licensed charter-party carrier
TCP 34179
Anyone can check our authority and insurance status: search “TCP 34179” on the CPUC carrier search.
Business address5488 Waterville Way, Sacramento, CA 95835
Other airports
Other airports from Benicia
Questions
Benicia to San Jose (SJC): common questions
How far is San José Airport from Benicia?+
About 58 miles via I-680, usually 65 to 90 minutes.
How much is a shuttle from Benicia to SJC?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Where do you meet me at SJC when I fly home?+
In the garage pickup area for your terminal — Hourly Lot 2 for Terminal A, Lot 5 for Terminal B.
Book your Benicia to San Jose (SJC) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.