Solano County → Oakland (OAK)
Vacaville to Oakland Airport Shuttle
Oakland is often the quickest Bay Area airport from Vacaville: about 57 miles, with no bridge into San Francisco to cross. We drive you from your door to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 in a private car or van, at one flat price for the vehicle, at any hour.
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
VacavilleOakland (OAK)
- Distance
- 57 mi
- Usual drive
- 60–75 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 Vacaville to Oakland (OAK)
A sedan suits one or two travellers with standard bags. Families with car seats, or up to six adults, take the SUV. The Ford Transit carries eight people and 18 bags for groups and long trips.
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
The choice for Vacaville groups flying out of Oakland together.
- 1
Local driver
Knows when to take I-80 and when I-680 is the better way into Oakland.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
Everyone, and every child seat, in one vehicle.
- 3
18 bags
Golf clubs, ski bags and the cases for a long trip.
- 4
Day or night
Red-eye departures and late arrivals at OAK, all week.
The route
The drive from Vacaville to Oakland (OAK)
Oakland Airport is about 57 miles from Vacaville. Outside rush hour the drive usually takes 60 to 75 minutes, and because it does not cross into San Francisco it is often 15 to 20 minutes shorter than the run to SFO.
Your driver takes I-80 west over the Carquinez Bridge and down to I-880, or switches to I-680 over the Benicia Bridge and CA-24 through the Caldecott Tunnel when I-80 is backed up through Richmond and Berkeley.
Your door in Vacaville
Pickup at the time we set from your flight
I-80 west
Through Fairfield and Vallejo
Carquinez Bridge
Or I-680 and the Benicia Bridge when I-80 is slow
I-880 south
Down to Hegenberger Road
OAK terminal curb
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2
Pickup time planner
| Flight from OAK | Type | Pickup in Vacaville |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Domestic | 3:00am |
| 8:15am | Domestic | 5:15am |
| 12:30pm | Domestic | 9:30am |
| 5:00pm | Domestic | 2:00pm |
| 9:00am | International | 5:00am |
Three hours before domestic flights, four 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
See the price first
Add your Vacaville address and flight to the booking form; each vehicle's fixed price appears before you pay.
- 02
Pickup set from your flight
We time the pickup for the Oakland run and the traffic at that hour, then confirm it with you.
- 03
Dropped at your terminal
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at OAK, with no other stops, and the same driver service on your way home.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Vacaville to Oakland (OAK)
Private shuttle
Door to terminal. The vehicle is yours, any hour.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, groups, early flights
Rideshare
Booked on the day; the price moves with demand and OAK adds an airport surcharge.
Price
Varies — check the app on the day
Best for
One or two people, daytime
Train + BART
Capitol Corridor from Fairfield–Vacaville to Oakland Coliseum, then BART to the airport.
Price
Low fare
Best for
Light luggage, daytime trips
Drive and park
Your own car, with OAK parking charged per day.
Price
Fuel plus parking for every day away
Best for
Short trips
Rideshare prices change through the day, and every trip to or from OAK carries the airport's surcharge. Flying from San Francisco instead? See Vacaville to SFO.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Vacaville, drop-off at Oakland (OAK)
Pickup anywhere in Vacaville
Homes, hotels and workplaces across the city. Your driver texts on the way and again on arrival.
- Browns Valley
- English Hills
- Vaca Valley
- Leisure Town
- Downtown Vacaville
Drop-off at OAK Terminal 1 or 2
- 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
Flat rate per vehicle
Set before you book, with no surge pricing.
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before your pickup.
Free waiting
Up to 60 minutes after you land at OAK, and 15 at your door.
Live flight tracking
Your pickup in Oakland follows the real landing time.
Car seats included
Infant to booster, fitted by your driver at no charge.
Meet and greet
Your driver waits in baggage claim with a sign — $25, on request.
10% discount
For cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Tip optional
Never added to your fare.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Vacaville
Travis AFB families
Oakland is a common choice for leave and PCS travel. On-base pickups at billeting and housing are available too.
Travis AFB to Oakland →
Families
Seats fitted before you come out, and one vehicle for everyone and the luggage.
Car seats and family travel →
Big luggage
Sports gear, ski bags and extra cases go in the van at no extra charge.
Extra luggage →
Business travel
A reliable car to OAK on a company account, with one invoice a month.
Corporate travel →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 Vacaville
Questions
Vacaville to Oakland (OAK): common questions
How much is a shuttle from Vacaville to Oakland Airport?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, not per person, shown in the booking form before you pay. Rideshare prices for the same trip change with demand and include OAK's airport surcharge.
How far is Oakland Airport from Vacaville?+
About 57 miles. Outside rush hour the drive usually takes 60 to 75 minutes, via I-80 and I-880, or I-680 and CA-24 when I-80 is congested.
Is Oakland or SFO quicker from Vacaville?+
Oakland is usually quicker: it is closer and the drive does not cross into San Francisco. SFO has more long-haul and international flights, so the right airport depends on where you are flying.
Can I take the train from Vacaville to Oakland Airport?+
Yes, with a change. Take the Capitol Corridor from the Fairfield–Vacaville station to Oakland Coliseum, then BART to the airport. Check the first departures against your flight time.
Which terminal at OAK will you drop me at?+
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, whichever your airline uses. Give us your flight number and we confirm it.
Can you pick me up at Oakland Airport when I fly home?+
Yes. We track your flight, meet you at the airport's ground transportation area, and waiting is free for up to 60 minutes after landing.
Is this a shared van?+
No. Every ride is private: just your group, with no stops for anyone else.
Book your Vacaville to Oakland (OAK) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.