San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is another option for flying out of the area. While not as big as SFO it is a little closer and easier to get in and out than its big brother across the bay. They have Southwest flights to Long Beach for a relatively cheap trip to Southern California. Sometimes you can get a cheaper flight out of Oakland than out of SFO.

Getting There

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is off of I-880. From I-880 South, use the Hegenberger Road exit or follow the exit signs on 98th Avenue to the airport entrance.

Amtrak: The Capitol Corridor has a stop at the Oakland Coliseum. This stop is across the street from the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station. Catch the airBART shuttle to the Terminal.

BART: Take Bart to the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station. Catch the airBART shuttle to the Terminal.

Amtrak AND BART: Since Amtrak and BART go to practically the same place this is probably moot, but if you like that kind of pain, here goes: You can Transfer at Richmond from Amtrak to Bart, then get off at Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station. Catch the airBART shuttle to the Terminal.

Airlines Serving San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

• Alaska
• Allegiant
• Azores Airlines
• Delta
• Hawaiian
• Southwest
• Spirit
• Sun Country
• Viva Aerobus
• Volaris
• Volaris El Salvador