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Rio Vista, Solano County → San José Mineta (SJC)

Rio Vista to San José Airport Shuttle

San José is the long way from Rio Vista — about 85 miles through the Delta and down I-680 — but for a South Bay trip or a flight only SJC has, we drive it in one go, for one flat price per vehicle.

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10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.

Rio VistaSan Jose (SJC)

Distance
about 85 mi
Usual drive
1.5–2 hrs
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 Rio Vista to San Jose (SJC)

On a drive this long, the SUV or the Ford Transit gives everyone room to settle in.

Ford Transit passenger van — eight passengers, eighteen bags

Vehicle spotlight

Ford Transit passenger van

A comfortable seat for the Delta-to-Silicon-Valley run.

  1. 1

    Antioch Bridge

    South through the Delta.

  2. 2

    Up to 8 passengers

    Space for all.

  3. 3

    18 bags

    Luggage in the back.

  4. 4

    One vehicle

    No transfers.

The route

The drive from Rio Vista to San Jose (SJC)

It is about 85 miles from Rio Vista to SJC — usually an hour and a half to two hours, more on weekday afternoons through the Tri-Valley.

We take CA-160 south over the Antioch Bridge to CA-4, then I-680 south through Walnut Creek and Pleasanton, finishing on I-880 or US-101.

  1. Your Rio Vista address

    Pickup at the time we set

  2. CA-160 and the Antioch Bridge

    Through the Delta

  3. CA-4 to I-680

    Concord and Walnut Creek

  4. Tri-Valley and Fremont

    I-880 or US-101

  5. SJC terminal

    Terminal A or B

Pickup time planner

Flight from SJCTypePickup in Rio Vista
7:30amDomestic3:30am
12:00pmDomestic8:00am
1:15pmInternational8:15am

For the long drive to SJC: about four hours before domestic flights, five 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.

  1. 01

    Book ahead

    Your address and SJC flight; vehicle price first.

  2. 02

    Time built in

    For the Delta roads and I-680.

  3. 03

    Terminal A or B

    Dropped at your airline.

The view from the back seat of an executive van on the way to the airportA passenger working on a laptop in the back seatA black sedan at the terminal door with a traveller and his case

Compare your options

Ways to get from Rio Vista to San Jose (SJC)

Our service

Private shuttle

One vehicle the whole way.

Price

One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book

Best for

Anyone with luggage

Drive and park

Two hours each way, plus SJC parking.

Price

Fuel and parking

Best for

Short trips

Rideshare

A very long trip from a small town.

Price

Varies

Best for

Solo, daytime

Transit

Multiple connections; not practical with luggage.

Price

Lowest fare

Best for

Rarely

Uber publishes no average for this trip. Oakland is about 25 miles closer: see Rio Vista to Oakland Airport.

Both ends of the trip

Pickup in Rio Vista, drop-off at San Jose (SJC)

Pickup in Rio Vista

In town, on the river and in Trilogy.

  • Trilogy at Rio Vista
  • Downtown Rio Vista
  • Riverfront

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

A chauffeur opening the sliding door of a black executive van for a passenger

$0

surge, seat or cancellation fees

  • Fixed fare

    For the full 85 miles.

  • Flight tracking

    Garage pickup timed to you.

  • Free hour

    Waiting after landing.

  • Free cancellation

    4+ hours ahead.

  • Bags handled

    Loaded for you.

  • Met inside

    $25.

  • 10% off

    Cash or military ID.

  • Tip

    Optional.

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

Rio Vista to San Jose (SJC): common questions

How far is San José Airport from Rio Vista?+

About 85 miles, usually an hour and a half to two hours.

How much is a shuttle from Rio Vista to SJC?+

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

Which way do you drive?+

Usually CA-160 over the Antioch Bridge, then CA-4 and I-680 south.

Book your Rio Vista to San Jose (SJC) ride

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