Modesto, Stanislaus County → Sacramento International Airport
Modesto to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento International is about 80 miles north of Modesto, almost all on CA-99. It is the inland, bridge-free choice — we drive you from home to the terminal.
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
ModestoSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 80 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 20 min–1 hr 40 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 Modesto to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for one to three; SUV or Ford Transit for families.
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
Modesto up CA-99 to SMF.
- 1
No bridges
Inland route.
- 2
Eight seats
Families.
- 3
Luggage
Room.
- 4
CA-99 north
Then I-5.
The route
The drive from Modesto to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 80 miles from Modesto — an hour and twenty to an hour and forty minutes.
CA-99 north through Salida, Manteca, Stockton, Lodi and Elk Grove into Sacramento, then I-5 north to the airport.
Modesto
Your door
CA-99 north
Salida and Manteca
Stockton and Lodi
Still CA-99
Sacramento, I-5
North
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Modesto |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | Domestic | 3:45am |
| 11:45am | Domestic | 8:15am |
| 5:30pm | Domestic | 2:00pm |
| 11:30pm | International | 7:00pm |
We collect Modesto passengers roughly three and a half hours ahead of a domestic departure and four and a half ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
North on CA-99
From Modesto, SMF is a straight run up CA-99 through the San Joaquin Valley.
Traffic is steady most of the day; Stockton and south Sacramento slow down at commute time.
Modesto's small airport has limited airline service, so the larger airports are the practical choice.
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
Up CA-99
No bridges.
- 02
Pickup set for you
From your flight.
- 03
SMF
A or B.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Modesto to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Modesto to SMF.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, early flights
Amtrak San Joaquins
Modesto to Sacramento, then a ride.
Price
Rail plus ride
Best for
Light luggage
Rideshare
From the app.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo
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 Modesto, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Modesto
Downtown, McHenry Avenue, Village One and Salida.
- Downtown
- McHenry Avenue corridor
- Village One and north Modesto
- Salida
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
Fixed fare
Per vehicle.
Flight tracked
Returns.
Free hour
After landing.
Car seats
Free.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
No tip added
Optional.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Modesto
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 Modesto
Questions
Modesto to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Modesto?+
About 80 miles, an hour and twenty to an hour and forty minutes.
Is SMF or OAK better from Modesto?+
They are about the same distance; SMF has no mountain pass or bridge, OAK has more routes for some trips.
How much is a Modesto to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Modesto to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.