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Getting to and from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland, California KOAK #48 US airport by passengers

Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at OAK.

Ways to reach OAK

  • Rail

    BART Oakland Airport Connector

    The BART station is across the street from the terminals, just opposite Terminal 1 baggage claim and a short walk from Terminal 2. A shuttle train makes the 8-minute ride to Coliseum station, where you transfer to BART trains to downtown Oakland, downtown San Francisco and other destinations. The airport lists departures about every 6 minutes for most of the day, and every 20 minutes late in the evening until midnight. Pay with a contactless bank card, Clipper card or phone wallet.

  • Bus

    AC Transit Line 73 and Line 805

    Line 73 runs between the airport and Coliseum/OAK BART about every 15 minutes between 4:56 a.m. and 12:06 a.m. Line 805 is the late-night service, hourly between 12:35 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., connecting the airport with Coliseum BART and downtown Oakland.

  • Rideshare

    Lyft, Uber and Wingz

    Rideshare pick-up is on the third curb at sections 3C2 to 3C9.

  • Taxi and shuttle

    Taxis, limos and shuttles

    The airport lists contracted taxi, limousine and shuttle companies on its website. Fares are by meter for taxis.

  • Rental car

    Rental car shuttle

    The airport says a rental car shuttle leaves the terminals at least every seven minutes during peak travel times, from 4 a.m. through 1 p.m., and runs on call after airline operating hours.

Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal do I use at OAK?

Terminal 2 is Southwest only. Terminal 1 serves all other airlines. The terminals are connected, so you can reach any gate from either checkpoint.

How do I get from OAK to San Francisco?

Take the BART shuttle train from the station across from the terminals to Coliseum (about 8 minutes), then transfer to a BART train toward San Francisco.

Where is the rideshare pickup at OAK?

On the third curb at sections 3C2 to 3C9 for Lyft, Uber and Wingz.