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Redding, Shasta County → Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

Redding to Oakland Airport Shuttle

Oakland Airport is about 210 miles from Redding, slightly closer than SFO and without the city traffic. When OAK has the flight, we drive you there in one trip.

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ReddingOakland (OAK)

Distance
about 210 mi
Usual drive
3 hr 20 min–4 hr
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

The route

The drive from Redding to Oakland (OAK)

Oakland Airport is about 210 miles from Redding — about three and a half hours.

I-5 south to Dunnigan, I-505 to Vacaville, I-80 west to Vallejo, the Carquinez Bridge and I-880 into Oakland.

  1. Redding

    Your door

  2. I-5 south

    To Dunnigan

  3. I-505, I-80

    Vacaville to Vallejo

  4. I-880

    Oakland

  5. OAK

    Terminal 1 or 2

Pickup time planner

Flight from OAKTypePickup in Redding
6:00amDomestic12:00am
9:30amDomestic3:30am
2:15pmDomestic8:15am
12:30pmInternational5:30am

Allow about six hours for domestic and seven for international flights when leaving Redding. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.

Local know-how

Oakland from the far north

From Redding, Oakland is reached without crossing into San Francisco — I-80 to the Carquinez Bridge and down I-880.

It is about three and a half hours; we plan a break if you'd like one.

Allow about six hours before a domestic departure.

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.

  1. 01

    OAK flight or fare

    Worth it?

  2. 02

    About 3½ hours

    No city traffic.

  3. 03

    OAK

    Curbside.

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Ways to get from Redding to Oakland (OAK)

Our service

Private shuttle

From Redding to Terminal 1 or 2.

Price

One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book

Best for

When Oakland has the better fare

Fly from Sacramento

About 50 miles shorter down I-5.

Price

Usually simpler

Best for

Most domestic trips

Leave a car at Oakland

Over three hours each way.

Price

Fuel and lot fees

Best for

Self-drivers

Coast Starlight and BART

Train south, then BART to the airport connector.

Price

Several fares

Best for

Flexible travellers

Uber publishes no average for this trip.

Both ends of the trip

Pickup in Redding, drop-off at Oakland (OAK)

Pickup in Redding

Any address.

  • Downtown
  • Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay area
  • West Redding
  • Enterprise and East Redding

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

A uniformed chauffeur standing beside a black sedan

$0

surge, seat or cancellation fees

  • Break at Red Bluff or Williams

    On request.

  • Fixed fare

    For 210 miles.

  • Delays watched

    No charge.

  • Grace hour

    After landing.

  • Car seats

    Free.

  • Cancel free

    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

Questions

Redding to Oakland (OAK): common questions

How far is Oakland Airport from Redding?+

About 210 miles, around three and a half hours.

Is SMF closer?+

Yes, by about 50 miles; OAK is worth it only for a better flight or fare.

How much is a Redding to OAK ride?+

One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.

Book your Redding to Oakland (OAK) ride

One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.