Chico, Butte County → Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Chico to Oakland Airport Shuttle
Oakland Airport is about 165 miles from Chico — slightly closer than SFO and without the San Francisco traffic. When the flight or fare is at OAK, we drive you there door to door.
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
ChicoOakland (OAK)
- Distance
- about 165 mi
- Usual drive
- 2 hr 50 min–3 hr 30 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 Chico to Oakland (OAK)
Sedan for one or two; SUV for families.
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
Chico to OAK.
- 1
No Bay Bridge
Carquinez instead.
- 2
Comfort stop
If you like.
- 3
Luggage
Room.
- 4
About three hours
Usually.
The route
The drive from Chico to Oakland (OAK)
Oakland Airport is about 165 miles from Chico — just under three hours on clear roads, up to three and a half.
CA-32 to I-5, south on I-5 and I-505 to I-80, then west through Vallejo, over the Carquinez Bridge and down I-880.
Chico
Your door
I-5 south
From Orland
I-505 and I-80
Vacaville to Vallejo
Carquinez Bridge, I-880
Into Oakland
OAK
Terminal 1 or 2
Pickup time planner
| Flight from OAK | Type | Pickup in Chico |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 1:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 5:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 11:00am |
| 1:15pm | International | 7:15am |
Allow about five hours for domestic and six for international flights when leaving Chico. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
When Oakland makes sense
Some airlines and fares are only at Oakland, and from Chico it is a little closer than SFO.
The route avoids San Francisco altogether: I-80 to the Carquinez Bridge, then I-880.
Allow about five hours before a domestic flight.
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
OAK fares
Worth comparing.
- 02
About three hours
No Bay Bridge.
- 03
Terminal 1 or 2
Curbside.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Chico to Oakland (OAK)
Private shuttle
Collected in Chico, dropped at Oakland's curb.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
A fare or route only OAK has
Sacramento for most trips
SMF is about 86 miles down CA-99.
Price
Usually the better deal
Best for
Domestic travel
Your car at OAK
Three hours each way plus lot fees.
Price
Fuel and parking
Best for
Drivers who like the road
Thruway bus and BART
Amtrak bus south, then trains to Coliseum.
Price
Combined fares
Best for
Students with one bag
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Chico, drop-off at Oakland (OAK)
Pickup in Chico
Any address.
- Downtown and campus
- Bidwell Park area
- North Chico
- California Park
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
Stop at Williams or Vacaville
If you'd like.
Single fare
For 165 miles.
Return flight followed
No extra charge.
Hour at arrivals
Free.
Change of plan
Free until 4 hours out.
Dorm bags
Room for them.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Chico
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 Chico
Questions
Chico to Oakland (OAK): common questions
How far is Oakland Airport from Chico?+
About 165 miles, just under three hours to three and a half.
Is OAK worth the extra drive over SMF?+
Only when it has a better flight or fare.
How much is a Chico to OAK ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Chico to Oakland (OAK) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.