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Oakland Airport ShuttlesOAK Ground Transportation Picking Up and Dropping Off at Oakland Airport...
Terminals and Airlines: There are two terminals at Oakland International Airport. Terminal 2 is entirely for discount "no assigned seats" Southwest Airlines and all other airlines are in Terminal One. There are a good variety of low-cost airlines that fly out of Oakland making it a popular airport for travelers on a budget. Airlines serving OAK Airport include: Alaska Air, Aloha Air, America West, American Airlines, ATA, Azteca, Delta, JetBlue, Mexicana, United/United Express, and US Airways. The airport has the basic U.S. Customs facilities for international travelers but service beyond Mexico is limited. If you need to fly internationally -- then SFO is still probably your best bet. International service via Oakland Airport is expanding though-- service to Vancouver through Harmony Airways should begin during the latter-half of June 2006 operating twice a week, and service to Hong Kong via Oasis is scheduled to begin sometime during October of 2006.
AirBART is a Popular Choice to Reach San Francisco...
Oakland's security lines can be an overwhelming crowd scene, but they move reasonably quickly and the staff works to be helpful and sympathetic. The addition of the new baggage claim building for Terminal 2 (scheduled to open sometime in 2008) should eliminate significant passenger congestion, improve access, and create a much more comfortable airport atmosphere. As it is at most airports, the domestic airlines we spoke to suggested that all departing passengers arrive two hours before their flight time. The international carriers suggested that passengers arrive three hours before flight time to ensure enough time for Customs clearance and ticketing. Transportation To / From Oakland Airport Numerous options make it easy to get to and from the airport. If public transportation is your thing you should evaluate taking BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), an underground train system that connects to major cities around the Bay Area's downtown and suburbs. While BART does not go directly to Oakland’s airport there is a shuttle service offered called AirBART that travels back and forth from the airport and train station for a nominal fee. Travel time for AirBART can run anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic and weather conditions. You can pay for an AirBART ticket directly with the bus driver. If you don’t want to miss your flight we suggest that you rent a limousine to San Francisco and arrive with style. Renting a car or booking an airport shuttle van are other options available for getting to and from the airport.
Airport Shuttle Vans Serving Oakland Airport Oakland Airport --> San Francisco Service Typical Price is $35 - $40 for 1-2 people - check prices carefully before boarding a van.
Oakland Airport FOOD In addition to the Duty Free Shop you can find See’s candy, and a CNN newsstand. Depending on the terminal you will find pizza, burgers, frozen yogurt, gourmet burritos, coffee, and even a Your Black Muslim bakery (try the yummy Honey Carrot pie!). Get a sandwich and booze it up at the Bay Bridge Bar and Deli or have some healthy juice from Juice it Up, whatever your taste buds crave you’ll find it at the Oakland International Airport. In addition to shopping and restaurants you can find services like FedEx, internet access, shoe shines, and plenty of ATM machines sprinkled throughout the terminals. Oakland Airport is a great alternative for Bay Area travel. By: Drew McKinney, Copyright SFTRAVEL LLC
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