Folsom, Sacramento County → Sacramento International Airport
Folsom to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Folsom is about 31 to 36 miles from Sacramento International, depending on where in town you start. We drive you from the Historic District, Empire Ranch, Broadstone or the new homes of Folsom Ranch 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
FolsomSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 31–36 mi
- Usual drive
- 40–50 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 Folsom to Sacramento (SMF)
Tech commuters travel light in the sedan; families with car seats take the SUV.
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
Folsom offices and homes to SMF.
- 1
Campus and office pickups
At the lobby.
- 2
Eight seats
Families and teams.
- 3
18 bags
Holiday luggage.
- 4
US-50 west
Then I-5 north.
The route
The drive from Folsom to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 31 to 36 miles from Folsom — usually 40 to 50 minutes. US-50 westbound into Sacramento is busy on weekday mornings.
We take US-50 west through Rancho Cordova into downtown Sacramento and join I-5 north to the airport. From north Folsom, Hazel Avenue and I-80 is sometimes quicker.
Folsom pickup
Historic District to Folsom Ranch
US-50 west
Through Rancho Cordova
Downtown Sacramento
Onto I-5
I-5 north
Past Natomas
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Folsom |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Domestic | 3:30am |
| 9:30am | Domestic | 7:00am |
| 2:15pm | Domestic | 11:45am |
| 12:30pm | International | 9:00am |
We collect Folsom passengers roughly two and a half hours ahead of a domestic departure and three and a half ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Folsom to SMF
Folsom stretches from the Historic District on Sutter Street, by the American River, to the new neighbourhoods of Folsom Ranch south of US-50. Where you live changes the distance by a few miles.
US-50 westbound is the main route, and it is busiest on weekday mornings as commuters head into Sacramento; we set Folsom pickups with that in mind.
SacRT's Gold Line light rail starts at Historic Folsom and runs to downtown, where airport buses leave — fine in the daytime with a light bag, harder at 4am with suitcases.
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 fare
Folsom address and flight.
- 02
Commute planned
US-50 at rush hour.
- 03
Terminal A or B
By airline.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Folsom to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Folsom door to the SMF curb.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Early flights, families, business
Rideshare
Booked on the day.
Price
Uber's one-month averages: ~$63 UberX, ~$72 Comfort
Best for
One or two people
Light rail + bus
Gold Line from Historic Folsom to downtown, then an airport bus.
Price
Low fares
Best for
Daytime, light bags
Drive and park
Your car at SMF.
Price
Fuel and daily parking
Best for
Short trips
Rideshare figures: Uber's published one-month averages for SMF–Folsom (about 36 miles, 42 minutes; checked October 2026). Our own route data gives about 31 miles from central Folsom.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Folsom, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Folsom
Historic District, Empire Ranch, Broadstone, Folsom Ranch and offices.
- Historic District
- Empire Ranch
- Broadstone
- Folsom Ranch
- American River Canyon
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
Per vehicle.
Receipts
For business trips.
Flight tracked
Ride home waits.
Cancel free
Until 4 hours before.
Car seats
Free.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
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 Folsom
Questions
Folsom to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Folsom?+
About 31 to 36 miles depending on where you start, usually 40 to 50 minutes.
Can I take light rail from Folsom to the airport?+
Partly — the Gold Line runs from Folsom to downtown Sacramento, where you change to an airport bus.
How much is a shuttle from Folsom to SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay. Uber's published average for UberX is about $63.
Book your Folsom to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.