Originally Posted by
cblaisd
Concur with your suggestions, but would add STS and RDD to the airport mix.
I left out STS and RDD as recommended alternatives because they're going to be puddle-jumper connections from a major airport and will
still require a drive of at least 3 hours. At that point you're better off flying nonstop to a major airport (like SFO) and driving 5 hours.