Berkeley, Alameda County → Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Berkeley to Oakland Airport Shuttle
Oakland Airport is the closest to Berkeley — about 15 miles, usually under half an hour. Uber's published average for the trip is about $39; we offer a fixed price, and a driver who comes to the door with room for everything.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at OAK
—California time
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
- Terminal 1Departures curb
- Terminal 2Departures curb
- BART stationAcross from T1 baggage claim
BerkeleyOakland (OAK)
- Distance
- about 15 mi
- Usual drive
- 25–45 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 Berkeley to Oakland (OAK)
Sedan for most trips; SUV for families and visiting groups.
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
Berkeley to OAK, quick and fixed.
- 1
Fifteen miles
Usually under 30 minutes.
- 2
Hotel pickups
Near campus.
- 3
Eight seats
Visiting groups.
- 4
Fixed price
No surge.
The route
The drive from Berkeley to Oakland (OAK)
Oakland Airport is about 15 miles from Berkeley — Uber lists about 28 minutes; allow up to 45 at rush hour.
South on I-580 and I-980 across Oakland, then I-880 south to Hegenberger Road — or down the 80/580 shoreline when that's quicker.
Berkeley
Your pickup
I-580
Through Emeryville
I-980 or the 880
Across Oakland
Hegenberger Road
Airport exit
OAK
Terminal 1 or 2
Pickup time planner
| Flight from OAK | Type | Pickup in Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 4:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 8:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 2:00pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 10:15am |
Allow about two hours for domestic and three for international flights when leaving Berkeley. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Why OAK suits Berkeley
With no bridge to cross, Oakland is the predictable airport from Berkeley.
Visitors to the university often fly into OAK and stay near campus; we pick them up at the terminal and drop them at the hotel.
BART works too, but needs a change to the airport connector at Coliseum.
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
Hotel or home
Collected at the door.
- 02
Under half an hour
Usually.
- 03
Terminal 1 or 2
Curbside.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Berkeley to Oakland (OAK)
Private shuttle
Any Berkeley address to OAK.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, early flights
Rideshare
From the app.
Price
Uber's published average: ~$39
Best for
Solo
BART + connector
To Coliseum, then the airport train.
Price
Low fare
Best for
Light luggage
AC Transit
Buses with changes.
Price
Lowest fare
Best for
Lots of time
The rideshare figure is Uber's published average for OAK–Berkeley (about 15 miles, 28 minutes; checked October 2026), not a quote.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Berkeley, drop-off at Oakland (OAK)
Pickup in Berkeley
Campus housing, hotels and homes.
- UC Berkeley campus area
- Elmwood and Claremont
- North Berkeley
- Berkeley Hills
Drop-off and pickup at OAK
- Terminal 1Departures curb
- Terminal 2Departures curb
- BART stationAcross from T1 baggage claim
Coming home, your driver meets you at the airport's designated ground transportation area, 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
Hotel pickups
Near campus.
Fixed fare
No surge.
Arrivals tracked
Driver waits.
Free hour
After landing.
Car seats
Free.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
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 Berkeley
Questions
Berkeley to Oakland (OAK): common questions
How far is Oakland Airport from Berkeley?+
About 15 miles; Uber lists about 28 minutes.
Is OAK or SFO better from Berkeley?+
OAK is closer and avoids the bridge; SFO has more international flights.
How much is a Berkeley to OAK ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle. Uber's published average is about $39.
Book your Berkeley to Oakland (OAK) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.