Chico, Butte County → San Francisco International Airport
Chico to SFO Airport Shuttle
SFO is about 175 miles from Chico — three hours or more. It is a long drive, usually chosen for international flights that SMF doesn't offer. We take you there in one trip, with breaks if you want them.
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
ChicoSFO
- Distance
- about 175 mi
- Usual drive
- 3 hr–3 hr 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 Chico to SFO
SUV or Ford Transit for families with international luggage; sedan for one or two.
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 SFO for international flights.
- 1
Long-haul luggage
Room for it.
- 2
Comfort stops
On request.
- 3
Eight seats
Families.
- 4
One driver, one trip
Door to terminal.
The route
The drive from Chico to SFO
SFO is about 175 miles from Chico — three hours on a good day, nearer three and three quarters with Bay Area traffic.
West on CA-32 to I-5 at Orland, south on I-5 and I-505 to I-80 at Vacaville, then west over the Carquinez and Bay bridges and down US-101.
Chico
Your door
CA-32 to Orland
Onto I-5
I-5 and I-505 south
To Vacaville
I-80 and the Bay Bridge
Into the Bay Area
SFO
International terminal
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SFO | Type | Pickup in Chico |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | Domestic | 1:45am |
| 11:45am | Domestic | 6:15am |
| 5:30pm | Domestic | 12:00pm |
| 11:30pm | International | 5:00pm |
From Chico: about five and a half hours before domestic flights, six and a half before international. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
A long drive for a long flight
From Chico, SFO is worth the drive mainly for international departures.
We usually take I-5 and I-505 to Vacaville, then I-80 into the Bay Area — the last 50 miles are the unpredictable part.
For international flights we suggest leaving about six and a half hours ahead.
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
Plan it with your flight
We set a generous pickup.
- 02
Valley, then the bay
Three hours plus.
- 03
International terminal
Or domestic.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Chico to SFO
Private shuttle
Chico to SFO in one vehicle.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
International flights
Fly from SMF instead
Connect at a hub to reach the same destination.
Price
Compare total fares
Best for
Domestic connections
Drive and park
SFO long-term.
Price
Fuel plus daily parking
Best for
Self-drivers
Train and BART
Amtrak to the Bay Area, then BART.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Very long day
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Chico, drop-off at SFO
Pickup in Chico
Any address.
- Downtown and campus
- Bidwell Park area
- North Chico
- California Park
Drop-off and pickup 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
Suitcases for weeks away
Fit easily.
One price
Door to terminal.
Delays tracked
On the way home.
Name sign inside SFO
$25.
Break on the way
Your choice.
Cancel free
Until 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 Chico
Questions
Chico to SFO: common questions
How far is SFO from Chico?+
About 175 miles, three to three and three quarter hours.
Why drive to SFO instead of SMF?+
Usually for an international flight SMF doesn't have.
Can we stop on the way?+
Yes — tell us when you book.
How much is a Chico to SFO transfer?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Chico to SFO ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.