Which airport is best for a visit to Calistoga? I am flying over from LA. Also, how long does it take to get from the airport to Calisotga? Is there a shuttle or train?

Would fly into Oakland if you can. The only way I know to get to Calistoga is by car and it's not a bad drive from Oakland airport. You can check with www.napavalley.com. If driving during peak wine tasting times and if you want to speed things up a bit you can take Stagecoach Trail instead of Rt. 29 through the valley.

we flew into the san francisco airport last october and drove to calistoga from there. it was on a friday and it took forever! so much traffic. i agree with the other writer- oakland has to be better!

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How long was the drive from Oakland to Calistoga?

1-2 hours depending on time of day and what day of the week. You will also get a faster start from Oakland because the airport is much more manageable than SFO in terms of renting a car, getting suitcases etc.

Another altenative would be SMF, Sacramento "Interantional" Airport.
(International-I love it!).

It's a little over an hour down I-80 to Hwy 12/29/128 to Calistoga, except for Sunday afternoon when it could be 2hrs due to returning traffic from Reno/Tahoe.
No train/shuttle...Although I think "Super Shuttles" (the blue vans) run all over No Cal and they may be able to haul you there and back?
Kal