Grass Valley, Nevada County → Sacramento International Airport
Grass Valley to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Grass Valley is a Gold Country town in the Sierra foothills, about 65 miles from Sacramento International. We drive down CA-49 to Auburn and across on I-80 — picking you up anywhere from downtown to Alta Sierra and Lake of the Pines.
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
Grass ValleySacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 65 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 10 min–1 hr 30 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 Grass Valley to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for one to three; SUV for families or skiers heading home.
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
From the foothills to SMF.
- 1
Foothill roads
Any address.
- 2
Eight seats
Groups.
- 3
Luggage
Room.
- 4
CA-49 to Auburn
Then I-80.
The route
The drive from Grass Valley to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 65 miles from Grass Valley — an hour and ten minutes to an hour and a half.
CA-49 south past Lake of the Pines to Auburn, I-80 west through Roseville into Sacramento, then I-5 north to the airport.
Grass Valley
Your door
CA-49 south
Lake of the Pines
Auburn
Onto I-80 west
Roseville and Sacramento
Then I-5
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Grass Valley |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 3:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 7:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 1:00pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 9:15am |
We collect Grass Valley 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
Down the hill to Sacramento
From Grass Valley, the trip to SMF starts on CA-49, a busy highway down to Auburn.
In winter, rain and the odd snowfall in the higher foothills can slow the first stretch.
From Auburn it is freeway the rest of the way.
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
Foothill pickup
Any road.
- 02
Down CA-49
Then I-80.
- 03
SMF
A or B.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Grass Valley to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Grass Valley to SMF.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Residents and visitors
Rideshare
Availability early can be limited.
Price
Varies
Best for
Daytime
Gold Country Stage + train
Bus to Auburn, then Capitol Corridor and a ride.
Price
Low fares
Best for
Plenty of time
Drive and park
SMF parking.
Price
Daily fees
Best for
Short trips
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Grass Valley, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Grass Valley
Downtown, the Empire Mine area, Alta Sierra and south to Lake of the Pines.
- Downtown Mill Street
- Empire Mine area
- Alta Sierra
- Lake of the Pines and south county
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
Same rate.
Fixed fare
Per vehicle.
Flight tracked
Returns.
Free hour
After landing.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Grass Valley
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 Grass Valley
Questions
Grass Valley to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Grass Valley?+
About 65 miles, an hour and ten minutes to an hour and a half.
Which way do you go?+
CA-49 to Auburn, then I-80 west and I-5 north.
How much is a Grass Valley to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Grass Valley to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.