Flight
There are 3 Airports that can get you to St. Helena, California. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) San Francisco International Airport is the largest airport in the region and offers the widest selection of domestic and international flights. Many guests traveling from outside California will likely find the best flight options here. SFO is located about 60 miles from Napa Valley, and the drive to St. Helena typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic. Oakland International Airport (OAK) Oakland International Airport is often a convenient option for domestic travelers and tends to be slightly smaller and easier to navigate than SFO. It is located about 50 miles from Napa Valley, and the drive to St. Helena usually takes around 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Sacramento International Airport is another great option, especially for guests traveling from the western United States. It is typically less congested than the Bay Area airports and offers many nonstop flights across the country. The drive to St. Helena is about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
Rental Car
The easiest way to get around Napa Valley is by renting a car. While rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are available, they can sometimes be limited in the St. Helena area, especially later in the evening. If you plan to rent a car, we recommend doing so at San Francisco (SFO) or Sacramento (SMF) airports, as rental pickup tends to be more straightforward. Renting a car at Oakland (OAK) can sometimes involve off-site rental locations and additional shuttle transfers. If you prefer not to rent a car, you may also consider arranging a private car service or shuttle from the airport to your hotel.
House Or Rental
There are so many wonderful hotels in the area, please let us know if you have any questions on hotel location or recommendations!
Travel Note
From the Golden Gate Bridge • Take US-101 N over the Golden Gate Bridge • Exit 460A for CA-37 toward Napa/Vallejo; continue on CA-37 • Turn left onto Arnold Drive/CA-121 N • Turn slight Right onto CA-121 N / Sonoma Hwy/Napa • Turn left onto Highway 29 (CA-29), continue on CA-29 • Destination will be on the left at 641 Main Street, St. Helena From the East Bay • Take I-80 E toward Sacramento/Reno • In Vallejo, take the CA-37/Marine World Parkway exit toward Napa • Turn right onto CA-29 and follow signs north toward Calistoga • Destination will be on the left at 641 Main Street, St. Helena From the Sacramento Airport • Get on I-5 S from Airport Blvd • Take I-80 W to CA-12 W in Solano County. Take exit 39B from I-80 W • Drive to CA-29 N in St. Helena, continue on CA-29 • Destination will be on the left at 641 Main Street, St. Helena