Flights to Oakland (Oakland - OAK)
There are a number of transportation options to get you to and from Oakland International Airport. Car rentals, shuttles, limos, taxis, and public transportation provide travelers with a number of option regardless of budget. OAK is about 10 miles from downtown Oakland; most trips take about 15-20 minutes. Downtown San Francisco is about 22 miles from OAK; travel times are about 35-40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Car Rental
The Rental Car Center (7600 Earhart Road) operates 24 hours a day. Free shuttle service operates all day (running every 10 minutes), although between 1:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., shuttle service is "on-demand," so you'll have to contact your rental car company to get a ride. Most of the major rental car services operate out of OAK:
- Avis: avis.com; 800-331-1212
- Budget: budget.com; 800-527-0700
- Dollar: dollar.com; 800-800-4000
- Enterprise: enterprise.com; 800-261-7331
- Fox: foxrentacar.com; 800-225-4369
- Hertz: hertz.com; 800-654-3131
- National Car Rental: nationalcar.com; 800-227-7368
- Thrifty: thrifty.com; 800-847-4389
Public/Ground Transfer
Oakland and San Francisco are served by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system www.bart.gov; 510-465-BART). BART trains run daily until midnight. Holiday schedules vary. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased at the Coliseum/Oakland Airport station.
AirBART shuttle service also runs daily until midnight, operating between the Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and the airport itself about every 10 minutes with shuttle stops at both terminals. Fares are $3; discounted fares of $1 are available for seniors, disabled passengers, and children.
Airport Shuttles
There are numerous shuttle services that serve Oakland International Airport and the cities of Oakland and San Francisco and area suburbs. OAK's website provides contact information and service areas (Airport Shuttles). Rates vary depending on the provider, but average around $20-$25 per person to downtown Oakland and around $35 per person to go to San Francisco.
Limousine Services
More than 100 limousine companies serve Oakland International Airport. OAK's website provides contact information at Airport Limousines. As with shuttle service, most trips take about 15-20 minutes into downtown Oakland and about 35-40 minutes into San Francisco. Rates will vary depending on the provider, but average about $50-$75 per passenger.
Taxi Services
Oakland International Airport is served by two taxi services: Friendly (510-536-3000) and Veteran's (510-533-1900). Taxi service from the airport into Oakland runs about $30. Fares into San Francisco run about $55.
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