Benicia, Solano County → Sacramento International (SMF)
Benicia to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento is the farthest of the main airports from Benicia, about 62 miles, but when the flight is there the drive is straightforward: north on I-680 to Cordelia and up I-80 with no bridges to cross. We drive it door to terminal for one flat price per vehicle.
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
BeniciaSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 62 mi
- Usual drive
- 65–80 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 Benicia to Sacramento (SMF)
An hour north is comfortable in any vehicle: sedan for up to three, SUV for six, 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
A steady hour up I-80 for a Benicia group flying from SMF.
- 1
I-680 to I-80
Out of Benicia and up the valley.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
One vehicle for the group.
- 3
18 bags
All the luggage in the back.
- 4
Early flights
Pickups before dawn.
The route
The drive from Benicia to Sacramento (SMF)
It is about 62 miles from Benicia to SMF, normally 65 to 80 minutes. The slow spots are the I-680 and I-80 junction at Cordelia and Vacaville at commute time; after that the valley road is open.
We take I-680 north to Cordelia, then I-80 east through Fairfield, Vacaville and Davis, and CA-113 and I-5 to the airport.
Your Benicia address
Pickup at the time we set
I-680 north
To Cordelia
I-80 east
Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis
CA-113 and I-5
To the airport
SMF terminal curb
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Benicia |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45am | Domestic | 3:45am |
| 10:00am | Domestic | 7:00am |
| 2:30pm | Domestic | 11:30am |
| 8:15pm | Domestic | 5:15pm |
| 11:40am | International | 7:40am |
Three hours before domestic flights, four before international. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
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
See the price
Benicia pickup and SMF flight; vehicle price before paying.
- 02
Timed for Cordelia
We plan around the junction traffic.
- 03
Terminal A or B
By airline.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Benicia to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Home to the SMF curb.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, groups, early flights
Train + bus
Capitol Corridor from Martinez to Sacramento, then a bus to SMF.
Price
Lower fare
Best for
Light luggage and time to spare
Rideshare
A long app trip; price follows demand.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo travellers
Drive and park
Your car, parked at SMF by the day.
Price
Fuel and parking
Best for
Short trips
Uber publishes no average for this trip. Oakland is about half the distance from Benicia: see Benicia to Oakland Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Benicia, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Benicia
Anywhere in town; the north side is closest to I-680.
- Southampton
- Downtown / First Street
- Benicia Arsenal
- East Benicia
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
Flat price
Per vehicle, any hour.
SMF arrivals tracked
We follow your flight.
Free waiting
An hour after landing.
Free cancellation
Until 4 hours before.
Car seats
Free and fitted.
Meet inside
$25 on request.
10% discount
Cash or military ID.
Gratuity
Optional.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Benicia
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 Benicia
Questions
Benicia to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Benicia?+
About 62 miles, usually 65 to 80 minutes via I-680 and I-80.
How much is a shuttle from Benicia to SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Can I take the train from Benicia to SMF?+
Partly: the Capitol Corridor from Martinez to Sacramento, then a bus to the airport. The airport is not on the rail line.
Will you meet me at SMF on my return?+
Yes, outside baggage claim or inside with a sign for $25.
Book your Benicia to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.