Napa, Napa County ↔ San José Mineta (SJC)
Napa to San José Airport Shuttle
Some visitors fly into San José and spend a few days in Napa, or the other way round. It is about 80 miles between the two — an hour and a half or more — and we drive it in one go, terminal to hotel or home to terminal, for one flat price per vehicle.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SJC
—California time
San José Mineta International Airport
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
NapaSan Jose (SJC)
- Distance
- about 80 mi
- Usual drive
- 90–110 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 Napa to San Jose (SJC)
On a 90-minute drive, comfort counts: the sedan for business travellers, the SUV for families, the Ford Transit for groups of up to eight.
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
Groups travelling between Silicon Valley and wine country.
- 1
Met at SJC
In the garage pickup area, flight tracked.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
Team offsites and family groups.
- 3
18 bags
Luggage and wine cases.
- 4
One drive
No transfers between the valleys.
The route
The drive from Napa to San Jose (SJC)
San José Airport is about 80 miles from Napa — usually 90 to 110 minutes, more on weekday afternoons through the Tri-Valley.
We take CA-12 east through Jameson Canyon to the Cordelia junction, then I-680 south over the Benicia Bridge through Walnut Creek and Pleasanton, finishing on I-880 or US-101.
Your Napa hotel or home
Pickup at the time we set
CA-12 to Cordelia
Through Jameson Canyon
I-680 south
Benicia Bridge and the Tri-Valley
Fremont and Milpitas
I-880 or US-101
SJC terminal
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SJC | Type | Pickup in Napa |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am | Domestic | 4:00am |
| 11:15am | Domestic | 7:45am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 12:30pm |
| 1:45pm | International | 9:15am |
For the longer drive to SJC: about three and a half hours before domestic flights, four and a half 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
Book either way
Napa ↔ SJC; the vehicle price before you pay.
- 02
Time built in
Pickups allow for the Tri-Valley at your hour of travel.
- 03
One drive
Hotel to terminal or terminal to hotel.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Napa to San Jose (SJC)
Private shuttle
One vehicle between Napa and SJC.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Business visitors, groups
Rideshare
A long app trip; price follows demand.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo travellers
Public transit
Several changes: VTA, BART and the Vine bus.
Price
Lowest fare
Best for
Only with plenty of time
Rental car
Collect at SJC and drive.
Price
Rental, fuel and parking
Best for
Visitors driving all trip
Uber publishes no average for this trip. Oakland is about 30 miles closer to Napa: see Napa to Oakland Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Napa, drop-off at San Jose (SJC)
Hotels and homes across Napa
Downtown hotels, the Oxbow District and homes across the city.
- Downtown Napa
- Oxbow District
- Browns Valley
- Alta Heights
- North Napa
SJC drop-off and pickup points
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
Coming home, pre-booked cars at SJC meet you in the garage outside baggage claim: Hourly Lot 2 (first floor) for Terminal A, Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
Fixed price
For the full 80 miles, either way.
Flight tracking
SJC pickups follow your landing.
Free waiting
An hour after landing.
Meet and greet
$25 on request.
Free cancellation
Until 4 hours before.
Car seats
Free, all sizes.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Gratuity
Optional.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Napa
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 Napa
Questions
Napa to San Jose (SJC): common questions
How far is San José Airport from Napa?+
About 80 miles, usually 90 to 110 minutes via I-680.
How much is a shuttle between SJC and Napa?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, the same either way, shown before you pay.
Is Oakland a better airport for Napa?+
It is about 30 miles closer. Choose San José when it has your flight or you are also visiting the South Bay.
Book your Napa to San Jose (SJC) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.