Modesto, Stanislaus County → Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Modesto to Oakland Airport Shuttle
Oakland Airport is about 85 miles from Modesto, over the Altamont Pass. It is roughly as far as Sacramento but often has more flights; we drive you there, timing the pickup around the commute.
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
ModestoOakland (OAK)
- Distance
- about 85 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 30 min–2 hr 10 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 Modesto to Oakland (OAK)
Sedan for most trips; SUV or van 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
Modesto to OAK.
- 1
Altamont Pass
I-580 west.
- 2
Commute-aware
Pickup timed.
- 3
Luggage
Room.
- 4
Eight seats
Families.
The route
The drive from Modesto to Oakland (OAK)
Oakland Airport is about 85 miles from Modesto — an hour and a half off-peak, over two hours in the weekday morning rush.
CA-99 north to CA-120 and I-5, I-205 past Tracy, then I-580 west over the Altamont and down to I-880.
Modesto
Your door
CA-99 and CA-120
To Manteca
I-205, Tracy
West
Altamont, I-580
Tri-Valley
OAK
Terminal 1 or 2
Pickup time planner
| Flight from OAK | Type | Pickup in Modesto |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Domestic | 2:30am |
| 9:30am | Domestic | 6:00am |
| 2:15pm | Domestic | 10:45am |
| 12:30pm | International | 8:00am |
Allow about three and a half hours for domestic and four and a half for international flights when leaving Modesto. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Modesto to Oakland
Oakland and Sacramento are about the same distance from Modesto — the choice comes down to the flight.
The OAK route crosses the Altamont Pass, which is heavily used by commuters in the morning.
Coming home in the evening, the eastbound Altamont is the slow direction.
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
Earlier on weekdays
Altamont rush.
- 02
About 1½ hours
Off-peak.
- 03
OAK
Curbside.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Modesto to Oakland (OAK)
Private shuttle
Modesto to Oakland's terminals.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families and dawn flights
Sacramento
About the same distance, no pass.
Price
Compare fares
Best for
Domestic trips
ACE from Lathrop
Weekday commuter trains to Pleasanton, then BART.
Price
Rail fares
Best for
Commuter hours only
Self-drive
Altamont and OAK parking.
Price
Fuel and lot fees
Best for
Short trips
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Modesto, drop-off at Oakland (OAK)
Pickup in Modesto
Any address.
- Downtown
- McHenry Avenue corridor
- Village One and north Modesto
- Salida
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
Altamont-aware pickup
Earlier on weekdays.
Agreed fare
Per vehicle.
Arrival watched
Free.
Kids' seats
Free.
Free change
Until 4 hours out.
No tip added
Optional.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Modesto
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 Modesto
Questions
Modesto to Oakland (OAK): common questions
How far is Oakland Airport from Modesto?+
About 85 miles, an hour and a half to over two hours.
When is the Altamont busiest?+
Westbound on weekday mornings; we leave earlier for morning flights.
How much is a Modesto to OAK ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Modesto to Oakland (OAK) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.