OAK, SFO or SJC airport to visit Tesla plant in Fremont, California
Jan 31, 2019, 6:52 pm
#17
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As others have suggested, my preference would be 1) SJC, 2) OAK, then 3) SFO -- based on driving time. If there were a huge cost savings in flying to one of the less convenient airports I'd consider that as a tradeoff against travel time. Availability of first class seats into SFO-- not so much. The flight from PHX is 2 hours, not long enough to really put a premium value on a more comfortable airplane seat vs. having a 2x, 3x, or 4x as long car ride once you land. Not to mention, there's greater risk of weather delays into and out of SFO.
Apr 2, 2019, 2:10 pm
#18
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Hi All,
I have a similar interest next week. I'm arriving into SFO on BA285 supposedly around 14:25. I'm booked on the factory tour at 5pm.
Is this achievable? I'd probably pick up a rental to get me there, although would use Uber/Lyft if required. Will have luggage to collect before passing through customers. Hopefully will have priority bags.
It was the only time I could make as the rest of my trip already busy. Any route recommendations welcome!
LF
I have a similar interest next week. I'm arriving into SFO on BA285 supposedly around 14:25. I'm booked on the factory tour at 5pm.
Is this achievable? I'd probably pick up a rental to get me there, although would use Uber/Lyft if required. Will have luggage to collect before passing through customers. Hopefully will have priority bags.
It was the only time I could make as the rest of my trip already busy. Any route recommendations welcome!
LF
Apr 2, 2019, 8:32 pm
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Hi All,
I have a similar interest next week. I'm arriving into SFO on BA285 supposedly around 14:25. I'm booked on the factory tour at 5pm.
Is this achievable? I'd probably pick up a rental to get me there, although would use Uber/Lyft if required. Will have luggage to collect before passing through customers. Hopefully will have priority bags.
It was the only time I could make as the rest of my trip already busy. Any route recommendations welcome!
LF
I have a similar interest next week. I'm arriving into SFO on BA285 supposedly around 14:25. I'm booked on the factory tour at 5pm.
Is this achievable? I'd probably pick up a rental to get me there, although would use Uber/Lyft if required. Will have luggage to collect before passing through customers. Hopefully will have priority bags.
It was the only time I could make as the rest of my trip already busy. Any route recommendations welcome!
LF
Apr 3, 2019, 9:29 am
#20
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This is very doable so long as your flight isn't badly delayed. It would save you a bunch of time if you go with an Uber/Lyft rather than a rental. I would recommend that. Uber/Lyft to the factory and to your hotel would probably not be much more expensive than a rental, and you would not have to pay for parking (hugely expensive here).
Apr 3, 2019, 2:44 pm
#21
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Thanks all for the info,
LF