Livermore, Alameda County → Sacramento International Airport
Livermore to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Livermore is about 95 miles from Sacramento International, with two ways to get there: north through the Bay Area on I-680, or east over the Altamont to I-5. We pick the clearer one on the day.
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
LivermoreSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 95 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 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 Livermore to Sacramento (SMF)
Most Livermore–SMF trips are one or two travellers in the sedan; the Ford Transit takes a group of 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
Livermore to SMF, two route choices.
- 1
I-680 north
Via the Benicia Bridge.
- 2
Or I-5
Via Stockton.
- 3
Eight seats
Groups.
- 4
Luggage
Room.
The route
The drive from Livermore to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 95 miles from Livermore — an hour and forty minutes to just over two hours.
Either I-680 north through the San Ramon Valley, the Benicia Bridge and I-80; or I-580 east over the Altamont, I-205 past Tracy and I-5 north through Stockton.
Livermore
Your pickup
I-680 or I-580 east
Chosen by traffic
Benicia Bridge or Stockton
Halfway
I-80 or I-5 north
Into Sacramento
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Livermore |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 2:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 6:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 12:00pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 8:15am |
We collect Livermore passengers roughly four hours ahead of a domestic departure and five ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Over the Altamont or up I-680
Livermore is one of the few Bay Area cities where going east first can be the quicker way to Sacramento.
The I-205 and I-5 route avoids Bay Area traffic but adds the Altamont commute in the morning.
The driver checks both before setting off.
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
Two routes
The driver picks.
- 02
Four hours ahead
Domestic.
- 03
SMF
A or B.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Livermore to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
From downtown Livermore or the wine country to Sacramento's terminals.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
A flight only SMF offers
Leave a car at SMF
Drive yourself and pay for the garage.
Price
Daily rate
Best for
Short trips
Ride app
A long fare to book in an app.
Price
Demand-based
Best for
Single travellers
ACE then a ride
Morning ACE to Stockton, then about 50 miles more by car.
Price
Two fares
Best for
Not recommended with luggage
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Livermore, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Livermore
Any address.
- Downtown First Street
- South Livermore wine country
- Springtown
- Lab and East Avenue area
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
Route chosen live
I-680 or I-5.
Set price
Per vehicle.
Return tracked
No delay fees.
Free hour
At arrivals.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
Cash discount
10%.
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 Livermore
Questions
Livermore to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Livermore?+
About 95 miles, an hour and forty minutes to just over two hours.
Do you go via Stockton?+
Sometimes — when I-680 is busy, I-205 and I-5 can be quicker.
How much is a Livermore to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Livermore to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.