Oakland International Airport (OAK) is an international airport in Oakland, California, located 10 miles south of Downtown Oakland and 25 minutes from downtown San Francisco. It features passenger services to cities in the United States, Mexico, and Europe with additional cargo destinations in Japan and China.
If you’re driving to OAK and looking for the Oakland Airport address, type the following one into your phone mapping app to get directions:
Airport Code: OAK
1 Airport Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
Click here to see the Oakland Airport map and find everything you need once you get there.
To find out more about Oakland Airport parking, click here.
Ground Transportation
If you’re not driving to the airport and you need a ride to or from OAK, there are many transportation options you could use: Oakland Airport Shuttle, Rideshare, Taxi & Limo Service, Car Rentals, and Public Transportation.
We’ve listed information about each Oakland Airport transportation option along with its advantages and disadvantages. See below to find out more.
Oakland Airport Shuttle
When trying to find a ride to or from the airport, you want an affordable stress-free experience that gets you to your destination on time. If you're traveling to or out of Oakland Airport, the best mean of transport for you is inexpensive Oakland airport shuttle.
Oakland International Airport is just 25 minutes from downtown San Francisco in the heart of the Bay Area. So, if you need a ride from Oakland Airport to San Francisco, this transportation option is the best choice for you.
ABC Shuttle Service offers affordable direct airport transportation to/from OAK Airport. This Oakland airport shuttle serves all Bay Area cities, hotels, cruise terminals, and more. The service is available from 3 AM to 10 PM.
Need a ride from Oakland Airport to Walnut Creek, San Francisco, or Berkeley? Look no further.
In the following list, you’ll see shuttle rates between OAK and several cities:
To locate your ABC Shuttle at Oakland Airport, exit Baggage Claim doors and cross the street to the third curb. Look for a bus shelter labeled # 3F.
For additional information or to book a ride, visit their website. You will get their phone number when they send you the booking confirmation.
City Express Shuttle is registered and authorized Oakland airport shuttle that serves all of the Bay Area. They can provide you with a comfortable ride with no more than two stops.
Check out their rates from OAK below:
Children under the age of 12 have a special rate of $10.
Once you have your luggage, call (510) 574-1803 or (888) 8-SHUTTLE. There are two pick-up areas at OAK, and they will direct you to one of them when you arrive at the airport.
Bay Porter Express is a great Oakland airport shuttle that offers its services between OAK and the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. It’s probably the cheapest shuttle to Oakland Airport.
Discover their rates for shared rides in our list below:
To find Bay Porter at the airport, follow the next steps: Go out from the baggage door and cross the street to the third curb. Look for a bus shelter # 3F indicating "Door to Door Reservations" and find the curb coordinator that will assist you.
If you have any additional questions, call some of the following numbers:
- 415-769-4063
- 510-864-4000
- 877-467-1800
Evans Transportation has scheduled shuttle bus service from Oakland Airport to Napa and Vallejo. If you’re looking for a cheap ride from OAK to Napa, this shuttle is the best option you could find.
The one-way fare for adults is **$**40. If you’re traveling with a child 12 or younger, the price for them will be $30.
No reservations are required, and you can find your Evans shuttle across four lanes from Baggage Claim at the shelter marked “4D”. The first bus departs at 6:15 AM and the last one at 8:30 PM.
You can call (707) 255-1559 to get more information.
Sonoma County Airport Express offers scheduled airport service through Oakland, San Francisco, and Sonoma County. If you’re looking for a ride from Oakland Airport to Santa Rosa or San Rafael, this is definitely the best shuttle you could get.
Their one-way fare from OAK to San Rafael for adults is $30 and to Santa Rosa is $38.
Children 12 or younger travel for free.
This Oakland airport shuttle picks up passengers from the Ground Transportation Center platform marked "4D Scheduled Buses." The location is directly outside Baggage Claim across four lanes of traffic between terminals.
You can see Airport Express Shuttle schedule here.
United Shuttle Service can get you to any destination in the area with their door-to-door service.
They offer convenient service and comfortable vehicles. Check their prices below and call them at (510) 978-1544 or visit their website if you want to book your ride.
Super Shuttle Oakland is a great transportation choice if you need a reliable shuttle to/from OAK. They offer a business express ride for up to 3 passengers, a non-stop ride, and an exclusive black car for the exclusive travel experience. However, this Oakland airport shuttle is more expensive than the companies we’ve mentioned above.
Check the list below and discover their rates to some popular destinations:
In order to make a reservation, call Super Shuttle phone number (800) 258-3826, use their website, or download their app.
Quake City Shuttle offers door-to-door airport shuttle to and from airports in Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. Their services are available 7 days a week, from 4 AM to 12 AM.
In order to get to Oakland International Airport, make a reservation and the van will pick you up to take you to the airline of your choice. Travel time from SFO to Oakland Airport is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
For a ride from OAK, book your ride and call 415-255-4899 upon arriving. You will be instructed to go outside, cross the intersection, and locate the Oakland airport shuttle stop.
You can use the same number to find out more information about the rates.
AAA Expres Shuttle specializes in airport shuttle transportation to all airports in the Bay Area - Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. As they provide door-to-door service in the entire San Francisco Bay Area, they prefer to quote the rates by phone. So, to find out the price to your destination, call 408-334-7418.
Rideshare
If you want to use a rideshare company, you can arrange for a pick-up at the designated pick-up spot. In order to find that spot, you should exit from Arrivals, follow the signs for "Smartphone App Rides”, and wait for your driver at the third curb.
Transportation Network Companies that are allowed to operate at OAK are Uber, Lyft, and Wingz. To help you find the cheapest ride, we’ve picked 3 destinations and compared their lowest prices.
Lyft Oakland Airport:
- to downtown San Francisco: $20-25
- to Walnut Creek: $25-30
- to Berkeley: $15-18
Uber Oakland Airport:
- to downtown San Francisco: $34
- to Walnut Creek: $31
- to Berkeley: $22
Wingz Oakland Airport:
- to downtown San Francisco: $51
- to Walnut Creek: $57
- to Berkeley: $38
Oakland Airport Taxi
If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time for waiting or sharing your ride with others, you should grab a taxi cab. There are two taxi operators available at Oakland International Airport:
- Friendly Cab: 510-536-3000
- Veteran’s Cab: 510-533-1900
To give you a glimpse of Oakland taxi rates, we’ve found the estimates:
- Oakland Airport to San Francisco: $75
- Oakland Airport to Oakland: $45
Oakland Limo Service
If you’re looking for a more exclusive and luxurious travel experience, or you need a ride for some special event, you should definitely book a limousine or car service to Oakland Airport. Luckily, there are numerous limo companies that offer services in Oakland.
Check our list below and find out their names and contact information:
For additional information, call a company from the list.
Car Rentals Oakland Airport
You have so many things to do and see in Oakland - restored Victorian architecture and boutiques, Oakland museums, many theaters, restaurants, and galleries. In order to see all these beautiful places, you should find Oakland car rentals at the airport, rent a car, and visit any place you want on your own schedule.
Rental Car Center (RCC) at OAK is open 24 hours a day. It houses all on-airport rental car agencies in one location less than 10 minutes away from the terminals. Rental Car Shuttle buses operate between the terminals and the RCC every 10 minutes or less.
Public Transportation
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get reliable transportation. Public transport is certainly the cheapest option and it’s great if you don’t have a lot of luggage.
BART trains connect Oakland International Airport with downtown San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and many other destinations. The station is just across the street from the terminals. Take a quick 8-minute Oakland Airport BART shuttle to the Coliseum station, which has service to all BART destinations.
Children 4 and under ride free. All other passengers must have a BART ticket or Clipper card, which you can purchase on Platform 3. The fares are based on travel distance. To find your fare, click here.
AC Transit Line 73 connects OAK with the Coliseum BART station every 15 minutes between 4:56 AM and 12:06 AM. Line 805 is the late-night service that connects the airport with the Coliseum BART station and downtown Oakland every hour between 12:35 AM and 4:30 AM.
Local bus fare is $2.10 for adults and $1.05 for youth (ages 5-18).
