Paradise, Butte County → San Francisco International Airport
Paradise to SFO Airport Shuttle
From Paradise, SFO is about 180 miles — over three hours. It is mostly for international trips; we drive the whole way from the ridge to your terminal.
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
ParadiseSFO
- Distance
- about 180 mi
- Usual drive
- 3 hr 10 min–3 hr 50 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 Paradise to SFO
SUV or Ford Transit for 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
Paradise to SFO.
- 1
Ridge pickup
Any road.
- 2
Long-haul bags
Room.
- 3
Comfort stop
On request.
- 4
Three hours plus
Door to terminal.
The route
The drive from Paradise to SFO
SFO is about 180 miles from Paradise — three hours and ten minutes or so, nearer four with Bay Area traffic.
Down the Skyway to Chico, CA-32 to I-5, then I-5 and I-505 south to I-80 and west across the Carquinez and Bay bridges.
Paradise
Your door
Skyway to Chico
Off the ridge
I-5 and I-505
South
I-80, Bay Bridge
Into San Francisco
SFO
International terminal
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SFO | Type | Pickup in Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 1:10am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 4:40am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 10:30am |
| 1:15pm | International | 6:45am |
From Paradise: 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
From the ridge to SFO
SFO is a long way from Paradise; most people choose it for international flights only.
We go down the Skyway to Chico and pick up I-5 at Orland — the quickest way south.
The last hour, through the Bay Area, is the unpredictable part; we allow for it.
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
Early start
Six-plus hours for international.
- 02
Skyway, I-5, I-80
Then the bridge.
- 03
SFO
Met inside if you like.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Paradise to SFO
Private shuttle
Down the Skyway and on to SFO in one trip.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Overseas flights
Via Sacramento
Fly SMF to a hub and connect.
Price
Compare total fares
Best for
Domestic connections
Park at SFO
A long drive yourself, then long-term parking.
Price
Fuel plus daily rate
Best for
Short trips
Rail and BART
B-Line, Amtrak and BART with changes.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Rarely practical
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Paradise, drop-off at SFO
Pickup in Paradise
Any address on the ridge.
- Skyway corridor
- Pentz Road
- Clark Road
- Upper Ridge and Magalia
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
Long-haul luggage
Room.
Flat fare
For the whole trip.
Arrival tracked
Returns.
Rest stops
On request.
Meet and greet
$25.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Paradise
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 Paradise
Questions
Paradise to SFO: common questions
How far is SFO from Paradise?+
About 180 miles, a little over three hours to nearly four.
When should we leave for an international flight?+
About six and a half hours ahead.
How much is a Paradise to SFO transfer?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Paradise to SFO ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.