App-based pickup uses designated zones on the second curb outside the terminals. Confirm the numbered pickup location in the app before leaving the building.
FAA rank #48 · Medium hub
OAKOakland
Oakland San Francisco Bay
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
OAK is compact and BART-friendly. Economy is genuinely cheaper, but its 20-minute shuttle cycle belongs in your plan; otherwise the Daily Lot is a flat 5–8 minute walk.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday through Monday, school breaks, holidays, and major Bay Area events
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Security
What you’re walking into
OAK's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 checkpoints serve connected airside areas. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are available; check the airport's current conditions before leaving.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$18/dayShuttle every 20 minutes from 5 AM–11 PM; on demand overnight
Daily$26/day5–8 minute walk to either terminal
Hourly$36/day
Premier$40/dayIncludes a security fast-pass voucher
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
The Rental Car Center is at 7600 Earhart Road. A common-use shuttle connects it with the terminals about every 10 minutes.
Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by a post-security walkway; ordinary connections do not require a shuttle or another screening.
The Park and Call lot allows free attended waiting for up to 30 minutes; if it is full, use a paid lot.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingFree charging is available in Premier, Daily, and Economy parking; standard parking charges apply, and a vehicle may remain plugged in for the trip.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside both terminals.
OvernightOAK operates around the clock, but overnight services and checkpoint access are limited.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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