Lincoln, Placer County → Sacramento International Airport
Lincoln to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Lincoln is about 35 miles from Sacramento International. We collect you from Sun City Lincoln Hills, Twelve Bridges, Lincoln Crossing or downtown, load the bags 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
LincolnSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 35 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 Lincoln to Sacramento (SMF)
Most Lincoln trips are a couple with two or three cases — the sedan or SUV; the Ford Transit carries a group of friends.
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
Sun City Lincoln Hills to SMF.
- 1
Gate-house pickups
Inside the community.
- 2
Eight seats
Friends travelling together.
- 3
Bags handled
No lifting.
- 4
CA-65 south
Then the freeways.
The route
The drive from Lincoln to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 35 miles from Lincoln — usually 40 to 50 minutes.
We head south on CA-65 towards Roseville, then take I-80 west and I-5 north to the airport; from the west side of Lincoln, the country roads towards Natomas can be quicker.
Lincoln pickup
Sun City, Twelve Bridges or downtown
CA-65 south
Towards Roseville
I-80 west
Towards Sacramento
I-5 north
To the airport
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | Domestic | 4:45am |
| 11:45am | Domestic | 9:15am |
| 5:30pm | Domestic | 3:00pm |
| 11:30pm | International | 8:00pm |
We collect Lincoln 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
From Lincoln to the airport
Lincoln has grown quickly in recent decades, with the Sun City Lincoln Hills community and newer neighbourhoods like Twelve Bridges and Lincoln Crossing. Downtown still has its old brick heart and the historic Gladding McBean terra-cotta works.
The usual airport route is south on CA-65 to I-80, but from the western side of town the country roads towards Natomas can save time when the freeway is busy.
For residents who would rather not drive at 4am or leave a car at the airport for weeks, a booked ride is the simple answer.
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 first
Your Lincoln address.
- 02
Bags loaded
At your door.
- 03
Terminal A or B
Unloaded at the curb.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Lincoln to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Lincoln to the SMF curb, bags handled.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Couples, early flights
Rideshare
Booked on the day.
Price
Uber's one-month average: ~$51 UberX
Best for
Daytime, light bags
Neighbour drives
A favour both ways.
Price
Goodwill
Best for
Short trips
Drive and park
Your car at SMF.
Price
Fuel and daily parking
Best for
A night or two
Rideshare figure: Uber's published average for SMF–Lincoln (about 35 miles, 39 minutes; checked October 2026).
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Lincoln, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Lincoln
Sun City, Twelve Bridges, Lincoln Crossing and downtown.
- Sun City Lincoln Hills
- Twelve Bridges
- Lincoln Crossing
- Downtown Lincoln
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
Luggage handled
Both ends.
Fixed fare
Per vehicle.
Flight tracked
Ride home waits.
Free waiting
An hour after landing.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
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 Lincoln
Questions
Lincoln to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Lincoln?+
About 35 miles, usually 40 to 50 minutes.
Do you pick up inside Sun City Lincoln Hills?+
Yes, at your door; tell us if the gate needs a name.
How much is a shuttle from Lincoln to SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay. Uber's published average for UberX is about $51.
Book your Lincoln to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.