Alamo, Contra Costa County → Sacramento International Airport
Alamo to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento International is about 77 miles from Alamo. It is a longer drive than the Bay Area airports, but some routes and fares are better there — we drive you door to curb.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SMF
—California time
Sacramento International Airport
- Terminal ACheck-in on the ground level
- Terminal BCheck-in on level 2
- Between A and BFree shuttle about every 10 min
AlamoSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 77 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 20 min–1 hr 45 min
- Passengers
- 1–8
- Pickups
- 24/7
CPUC licensed carrier
TCP 34179
Flights tracked
Pickup moves with your flight
Free child car seats
Fitted by your driver
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before pickup
Choose your vehicle
Vehicles for Alamo to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for two, SUV for families.
Midsize Sedan
Best for one or two travelers with standard luggage.
- 3 Ppl
- 4 Bags
Full-Size SUV
Six seats and six bags, or fewer people and more luggage.
- 6 Ppl
- 6 Bags
Ford Transit Van
The group vehicle: eight passengers and eighteen bags in one van. Wine tours, wedding parties, unit moves, the golf trip.
- 8 Ppl
- 18 Bags
Vehicle spotlight
Ford Transit passenger van
Alamo north to SMF.
- 1
Home pickup
Any lane.
- 2
Eight seats
Groups.
- 3
Luggage
Plenty of room.
- 4
One route
I-680 to I-80.
The route
The drive from Alamo to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 77 miles from Alamo — an hour and twenty to an hour and three quarters.
North on I-680 through Walnut Creek and Martinez, across the Benicia–Martinez Bridge, then I-80 east and I-5 north.
Alamo
Your home
Walnut Creek
I-680 north
Benicia Bridge
Over the strait
I-80 east
Fairfield to Davis
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 3:10am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 6:40am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 12:30pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 8:45am |
We collect Alamo passengers roughly three and a half hours ahead of a domestic departure and four and a half ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
A longer but simple drive
From Alamo, Sacramento is about twice as far as Oakland — but the route is almost all freeway.
Leaving before six avoids I-680 traffic through Walnut Creek, the slowest part.
If you are flying out of SMF and back into OAK, we can book each leg separately.
How it works
Booked in three simple steps
No phone call needed, and no surprises on the day: the price, the pickup time and the driver are all settled before you travel.
- 01
Compare fares
SMF is sometimes cheaper.
- 02
I-680 then I-80
Straight north.
- 03
SMF curb
Terminal A or B.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Alamo to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Alamo home to Sacramento International.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
When the SMF flight suits
Park at the airport
Drive up and use economy parking.
Price
Per-day charge
Best for
Drivers
Ride-hail
A long trip for an app driver.
Price
Fluctuates
Best for
Solo
Train and taxi
Martinez station to Sacramento, then a cab.
Price
Two fares
Best for
Light travellers
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Alamo, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Alamo
Any address.
- Alamo Plaza
- Stone Valley Road
- Round Hill
- Las Trampas foothills
Drop-off and pickup at SMF
- Terminal ACheck-in on the ground level
- Terminal BCheck-in on level 2
- Between A and BFree shuttle about every 10 min
Coming home, your driver meets you at the ground transportation area outside baggage claim, or inside baggage claim with a sign if you ask.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
Foothill pickups
Long drives fine.
One price
Out or back.
Return flight tracked
Free.
Waiting time
First hour free.
Bags
No surcharge.
Cancellation
Free 4+ hours ahead.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Alamo
Check us out
A licensed company you can verify
State of California · Public Utilities Commission
Licensed charter-party carrier
TCP 34179
Anyone can check our authority and insurance status: search “TCP 34179” on the CPUC carrier search.
Business address5488 Waterville Way, Sacramento, CA 95835
Other airports
Other airports from Alamo
Questions
Alamo to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Alamo?+
About 77 miles, an hour and twenty to an hour and three quarters.
Why fly from SMF?+
Sometimes it has the flight or the fare; the drive is long but simple.
How much is an Alamo to SMF transfer?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Alamo to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.