Truckee, Nevada County → Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Truckee to Oakland Airport Shuttle
Oakland Airport is about 180 miles from Truckee — three hours on I-80 in good conditions. When OAK has the flight you want, we drive the whole trip.
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
TruckeeOakland (OAK)
- Distance
- about 180 mi
- Usual drive
- 3 hr–3 hr 45 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 Truckee to Oakland (OAK)
Couples heading to a cabin take the SUV; ski clubs the Ford Transit.
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
OAK to Truckee on I-80.
- 1
One freeway
I-80.
- 2
Gear
Room.
- 3
Eight seats
Groups.
- 4
Rest stop
On request.
The route
The drive from Truckee to Oakland (OAK)
Oakland Airport is about 180 miles from Truckee — three hours in good conditions, three and three quarters or more in winter.
I-880 north, I-80 east over the Carquinez Bridge, through Sacramento and Auburn, over Donner Summit into Truckee.
OAK
Terminal 1 or 2
I-80 east
Vallejo to Sacramento
Auburn
Foothills
Donner Summit
Over the Sierra
Truckee
Your door
Pickup time planner
| Flight from OAK | Type | Pickup in Truckee |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 1:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 5:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 11:00am |
| 1:15pm | International | 7:15am |
Allow about five hours for domestic and six for international flights when leaving Truckee. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
I-80 from the Bay
Truckee is a straight run up I-80 from Oakland — simple, but long.
In winter the Sierra stretch decides the timing; we plan around chain controls.
Allow about six hours before a domestic flight home.
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
Met at OAK
Curb or inside.
- 02
I-80 the whole way
About three hours.
- 03
A break
If you'd like.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Truckee to Oakland (OAK)
Private shuttle
OAK to your Truckee cabin.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Weekend owners, ski clubs
Sacramento instead
SMF is about half the distance from the lake.
Price
Compare fares
Best for
Most domestic trips
California Zephyr
Emeryville to Truckee.
Price
Rail fare plus BART
Best for
Light luggage
Drive yourself
Donner Summit and Sunday traffic.
Price
Fuel and winter gear
Best for
Confident drivers
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Truckee, drop-off at Oakland (OAK)
Truckee pickups
Any address.
- Downtown Truckee
- Donner Lake
- Tahoe Donner
- Northstar and Martis Valley
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
Friday-to-Sunday trips
Booked as a pair.
Fare per vehicle
Agreed ahead.
Arrivals tracked
Driver waits.
Skis and boards
Room.
Comfort stop
Auburn or Colfax.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Truckee
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 Truckee
Questions
Truckee to Oakland (OAK): common questions
How far is Oakland Airport from Truckee?+
About 180 miles, three hours or more.
Which airport do you recommend from Truckee?+
For most domestic flights, Sacramento International; for international flights, SFO.
How much is OAK to Truckee?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Truckee to Oakland (OAK) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.