TRANSPORTATION
The Bay Area’s north-east county has long been known as the trade corridor for goods and services headed north and points east along I-80. Solano lies within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento and Bay Area markets and is also the gateway to Napa Valley and Sonoma wine regions.
With six highway corridors, Solano is a perfect location for goods movement. A robust public transportation system, highlighted by the Capitol Corridor train between the Bay Area and Sacramento, supports a regional workforce that extends well beyond county boundaries.
Interstate 80 is the only direct corridor between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Solano is crisscrossed by 5 additional corridors:
- I-505 (to I-5 north)
- I-680 (to San Jose)
- I-780 (Benicia to Vallejo)
- SR-12 (to Napa and I-5)
- SR-37 (to US-101)
| Destination | Benicia | Dixon | Fairfield | Rio Vista | Suisun | Vacaville | Vallejo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento (Capitol) | 60 | 23 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 34 | 57 |
| San Francisco | 36 | 65 | 46 | 61 | 48 | 54 | 31 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 379 | 394 | 390 | 368 | 390 | 403 | 385 |
Access to 3 international airports within a 60-mile radius.
| Airport | City | Runway Length |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Intl (SFO) | San Francisco | 11,870 ft |
| Oakland Intl (OAK) | Oakland | 10,520 ft |
Solano County has access to 5 major seaports, including the Port of Benicia.
| Port | Distance | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Benicia | 18.7 mi | Deep water pier, RoRo service, rail access |
| Port of Oakland | 41.9 mi | 18 deep water berths, container facilities |
Union Pacific provides national freight service, and AMTRAK operates commuter lines.
Solano has bus, ferry, and train connections for daily commuters.