Benicia, Solano County → San Francisco International
Benicia to SFO Airport Shuttle
Benicia sits right at the Carquinez Strait, so SFO is under 50 miles away — but the Bay Bridge decides how long the trip takes. We collect you from First Street, Southampton or the Arsenal and drive you to your terminal for one flat price per vehicle, at any hour.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SFO
—California time
San Francisco International Airport
- Harvey Milk Terminal 1Domestic · departures curb
- Terminal 2Domestic · departures curb
- Terminal 3Domestic · departures curb
- InternationalGates A & G · Level 3
BeniciaSFO
- Distance
- about 47 mi
- Usual drive
- 55–75 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 SFO
A sedan for a solo business trip, an SUV for a family of six, and the Ford Transit for eight travellers and 18 bags.
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
For Benicia families and groups flying long-haul from SFO.
- 1
From your street
No drive to a BART station with suitcases.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
The whole party at the same terminal.
- 3
18 bags
International luggage allowances fit.
- 4
Bridge timing
Pickup set for Bay Bridge traffic.
The route
The drive from Benicia to SFO
From Benicia to SFO is about 47 miles. Early mornings it is under an hour; weekday afternoons, the Bay Bridge approach can push it past 75 minutes, so we set your pickup from the time of day.
We take I-780 west to I-80 at Vallejo, cross the Carquinez Bridge, follow the East Bay shoreline to the Bay Bridge and then US-101 south to the airport.
Your Benicia address
Downtown, Southampton, the Arsenal
I-780 west
To I-80 at Vallejo
Carquinez Bridge
Into Contra Costa County
Bay Bridge and US-101
Through San Francisco
SFO terminal curb
Domestic or International
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SFO | Type | Pickup in Benicia |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10am | Domestic | 3:10am |
| 9:45am | Domestic | 6:45am |
| 4:20pm | Domestic | 1:20pm |
| 12:15pm | International | 8:15am |
| 11:05pm | International | 7:05pm |
Three hours before domestic flights, four 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
Price the ride
Benicia address and SFO flight in; the vehicle price before you pay.
- 02
Pickup planned
We allow for the bridges at the hour you travel.
- 03
Dropped at SFO
At your airline's terminal.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Benicia to SFO
Private shuttle
Door to terminal, the vehicle is yours.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, international trips, early flights
Rideshare
Booked on the day; price follows demand.
Price
Uber's published average: ~$125
Best for
One person at a quiet hour
Bus + BART
SolTrans to a BART station, then BART to SFO.
Price
Lowest fare
Best for
Solo daytime travel
Drive and park
Your car, plus SFO parking each day away.
Price
Fuel, toll and parking
Best for
Short trips
The rideshare figure is Uber's published average for SFO–Benicia (about 47 miles, 54 minutes; checked October 2026), not a quote. Oakland is closer still: see Benicia to Oakland Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Benicia, drop-off at SFO
Pickup anywhere in Benicia
Homes and hotels downtown, family neighbourhoods and the industrial park — at your door.
- Downtown / First Street
- Southampton
- Benicia Arsenal
- East Benicia
- Industrial park
Drop-off at every SFO terminal
- Harvey Milk Terminal 1Domestic · departures curb
- Terminal 2Domestic · departures curb
- Terminal 3Domestic · departures curb
- InternationalGates A & G · Level 3
Coming home, we track your flight and meet you at the arrivals pickup zone, or inside baggage claim with a sign if you ask.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
One fare
For the vehicle, set when you book.
Flight followed
Your ride home adjusts to the landing.
Free waiting
60 minutes at SFO, 15 at your door.
Cancel free
Up to 4 hours before.
Car seats
Free, fitted for you.
Meet and greet
$25 for a sign inside.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
No tip added
Your choice.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Benicia
International trips
Long-haul flights from SFO, four hours ahead.
SFO airport guide →
Business travel
From the industrial park or home office.
Corporate travel →
Families
Car seats fitted and luggage loaded.
Car seats and family travel →
All Benicia airports
OAK, SFO, SJC and SMF compared.
Benicia airport shuttle →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 SFO: common questions
How far is SFO from Benicia?+
About 47 miles. The drive usually takes 55 to 75 minutes, mostly depending on the Bay Bridge.
How much is a shuttle from Benicia to SFO?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay. Uber's published average for the trip is about $125.
Is Oakland closer than SFO from Benicia?+
Yes, Oakland is about 32 miles away and avoids the Bay Bridge. SFO has more international flights.
When should I leave Benicia for an international flight?+
About four hours before departure, plus the drive. We confirm from your flight number.
Book your Benicia to SFO ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.