Solano County → San José Mineta (SJC)
Vacaville to San Jose Airport Shuttle
San José Mineta is the longest of the four airport runs from Vacaville — about 85 miles down the I-680 corridor. A private car or van takes you from your door to Terminal A or Terminal B with no changes, at one flat price for the whole vehicle.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SJC
—California time
San José Mineta International Airport
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
VacavilleSan Jose (SJC)
- Distance
- 85 mi
- Usual drive
- 90–110 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 San Jose (SJC)
On a 90-minute run comfort matters: the sedan for one or two, the SUV for families or up to six adults, and the Ford Transit when a group of eight flies out of San José together.
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
Room to stretch out on the longest airport drive from Vacaville.
- 1
One driver, no changes
Unlike the train and bus route, nobody changes vehicles with luggage.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
A whole team or family in one van to SJC.
- 3
18 bags
Room for everything, including equipment cases.
- 4
Any hour
Early departures and late returns through the South Bay.
The route
The drive from Vacaville to San Jose (SJC)
The trip is about 85 miles. Outside rush hour it usually takes 90 minutes to just under two hours; the I-680 corridor through Walnut Creek, Dublin and Fremont is busiest on weekday mornings southbound and evenings northbound.
Your driver takes I-680 south over the Benicia–Martinez Bridge and stays on it to the South Bay, finishing on I-880 or US-101 depending on traffic around Milpitas.
Your door in Vacaville
Pickup at the time we set from your flight
I-680 south
Over the Benicia–Martinez Bridge
Walnut Creek and Dublin
The busiest stretch at rush hour
Fremont and Milpitas
Onto I-880 or US-101
SJC terminal curb
Terminal A or Terminal B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SJC | Type | Pickup in Vacaville |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30am | Domestic | 3:30am |
| 9:00am | Domestic | 6:00am |
| 2:00pm | Domestic | 11:00am |
| 10:00am | International | 6:00am |
| 4:30pm | International | 12:30pm |
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
Get the fixed price
Enter your address and flight; the price for each vehicle is shown before you pay.
- 02
We allow for I-680
Your pickup time includes the corridor traffic at the hour you travel.
- 03
Terminal A or B
Dropped at your airline's terminal, and met in the garage outside baggage claim on the way home.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Vacaville to San Jose (SJC)
Private shuttle
Door to terminal, no changes, any hour.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Groups, families, anyone with luggage
Rideshare
Booked on the day for a long run out of Solano County.
Price
Varies with demand — check the app
Best for
One person, daytime
Train + bus
Capitol Corridor towards San José, then a local bus to the terminals.
Price
Low fare
Best for
Light luggage, plenty of time
Drive and park
Your own car on the I-680 corridor, plus SJC parking.
Price
Fuel plus parking for every day away
Best for
Short trips
Flying from a closer airport may save time: compare Vacaville to Oakland and Vacaville to Sacramento.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Vacaville, drop-off at San Jose (SJC)
Pickup anywhere in Vacaville
Homes, hotels and offices across the city. Your driver texts when on the way and again on arrival.
- Browns Valley
- English Hills
- Vaca Valley
- Leisure Town
- Downtown Vacaville
Drop-off at SJC Terminal A or B
- 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
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
One price, agreed first
Per vehicle, not per person, and no surge.
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before your pickup.
Waiting time
Up to 60 minutes free after you land at SJC; 15 at your door.
Flight tracking
Your pickup in San José moves with your actual landing time.
Free car seats
Fitted by your driver before you set off.
Meet and greet
Your driver waits in baggage claim with a sign — $25, on request.
10% discount
Cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
No compulsory tip
Gratuity is up to you.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Vacaville
Silicon Valley business trips
Work in the back seat for 90 minutes and arrive at SJC ready; company accounts billed monthly.
Corporate travel →
Travis AFB travellers
When the flight that works leaves from San José, we cover the run from base or from home.
Travis AFB to SJC →
Families
A long drive is easier with fitted car seats and space for everyone.
Car seats and family travel →
Coming home late
We track your flight into SJC and meet you in the garage outside baggage claim.
San José airport guide →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 San Jose (SJC): common questions
How much is a shuttle from Vacaville to San Jose Airport?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown in the booking form before you pay. Rideshare fares for a run this long change with demand; ours is fixed before you travel.
How long does it take to get from Vacaville to SJC?+
About 85 miles, usually 90 minutes to just under two hours outside rush hour, via I-680 and then I-880 or US-101.
Why fly from San José instead of Oakland or Sacramento?+
Sometimes the flight, fare or airline you want only leaves from SJC. Oakland (about 57 miles) and Sacramento (about 37 miles) are closer, so they are worth checking first.
Where will you meet me at SJC when I fly home?+
Pre-booked cars at SJC meet passengers in the garage outside baggage claim: Hourly Lot 2, first floor, for Terminal A, and Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B. We track your flight and text you on landing.
Is there public transport from Vacaville to San Jose Airport?+
Yes, but it takes changes: the Capitol Corridor train towards San José and then a local bus to the terminals. Allow plenty of time, especially with luggage.
Do you stop for other passengers?+
No. The vehicle is yours alone for the whole trip.
Book your Vacaville to San Jose (SJC) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.