Transfer to/from - Sacramento airport (SMF)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can request vehicles from Lyft, Uber, Wingz and Turo, which pick up passengers next to both terminals.

Bus

Yolobus (Tel +1 530 666 2877) provides transportation from the airport via its 42A and 42B lines, which run to the downtown and west areas, Davis and Woodland. They operate with a frequency of 1 hour from 5:20 am to 11:45 pm. Travel time to downtown Sacramento is about 25 minutes and the fare is USD2.25. Some of the stops include Woodland County Fair Mall Transit Center, UC Davis Memorial Union Terminal and West Sacramento Transit Center.

SacRT (Tel +1 916 321 2877) operates express service 142 to downtown every 20-30 min. from 3:45 am to 11:35 pm, with a fare of USD2.50.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Authorized vehicles belong to the Sacramento Independent Taxi Owners Association (SITOA) (Tel +1 916 444 0008 / 284 6878), are white and have airport logos. Stops are located in the ground transportation area, adjacent to the baggage claim halls. The trip to the city center takes about 20 minutes and costs approximately USD30.00.

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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