Auburn, Placer County → Sacramento International Airport
Auburn to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Auburn sits in the Sierra foothills where I-80 starts its climb towards Tahoe. Sacramento International is about 40 to 45 miles back down the hill; we collect you in Old Town, downtown, North Auburn or Bowman and drive you to Terminal A or B.
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
AuburnSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 40–45 mi
- Usual drive
- 45–55 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 Auburn to Sacramento (SMF)
A sedan for a couple, an SUV when there are skis or a family, the Ford Transit for eight.
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
Down from the foothills to SMF.
- 1
Hill-town pickups
Old Town to Bowman.
- 2
Eight seats
Family and friends.
- 3
Ski bags fit
Back from Tahoe trips too.
- 4
All downhill
I-80 to the valley.
The route
The drive from Auburn to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 40 to 45 miles from Auburn — usually 45 to 55 minutes. Winter storms on the hill and commute traffic through Roseville are the main variables.
We take I-80 west down through Loomis and Rocklin to Roseville, continue towards Sacramento and turn north on I-5 at Natomas for the last miles.
Auburn pickup
Old Town, downtown or North Auburn
I-80 west
Down through Loomis
Roseville
Commute traffic here
I-5 north at Natomas
To the airport
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Domestic | 3:00am |
| 9:30am | Domestic | 6:30am |
| 2:15pm | Domestic | 11:15am |
| 12:30pm | International | 8:30am |
We collect Auburn passengers roughly three hours ahead of a domestic departure and four ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Auburn: a hill town on I-80
Auburn grew up in the Gold Rush, and Old Town still climbs steep streets below the domed courthouse. For an airport trip that means a short drive to I-80 and then a long descent into the valley.
In winter, storms that close the higher passes can bring rain and fog to the foothills too; we keep an eye on conditions and allow extra time when needed.
Coming home from SMF, the climb back up I-80 is quieter after the evening commute — late arrivals are an easy drive.
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
Price shown first
Auburn address and flight.
- 02
Weather-aware
We check the hill in winter.
- 03
Terminal A or B
By airline.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Auburn to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Auburn to the SMF curb, door to door.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Early flights, families
Rideshare
Booked on the day; fewer cars in the foothills at night.
Price
Uber's one-month averages: ~$60 UberX
Best for
Daytime, one or two people
Capitol Corridor + bus
The few trains from Auburn to Sacramento, then an airport bus.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Flexible daytime trips
Drive and park
Your car at SMF.
Price
Fuel and daily parking
Best for
Short trips
Rideshare figure: Uber's published average for SMF–Auburn (about 45 miles, 49 minutes; checked October 2026). Our own route data gives about 40 miles.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Auburn, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Auburn
Old Town's hills, downtown, North Auburn and Bowman.
- Old Town Auburn
- Downtown Auburn
- North Auburn
- Bowman
Drop-off at SMF Terminal A or B
- 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
Fixed fare
Down the hill and back.
Flight tracked
Late arrivals covered.
Waiting included
An hour after landing.
Cancel free
Until 4 hours before.
Car seats
Free.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Auburn
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 Auburn
Questions
Auburn to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Auburn?+
About 40 to 45 miles, usually 45 to 55 minutes down I-80.
Is there a train from Auburn?+
A small number of Capitol Corridor trains start in Auburn; you would still need a bus from Sacramento to the airport.
Do you drive in winter weather?+
Yes; we check conditions on the hill and adjust the pickup if needed.
How much is a shuttle from Auburn to SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Auburn to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.