Napa, Napa County ↔ Sacramento International (SMF)
Napa to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento is a little farther from Napa than the Bay Area airports — about 63 miles — but the drive avoids every bridge and much of the traffic. When the flight or the fare is at SMF, we drive it door to terminal, or terminal to hotel, at one flat price.
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
NapaSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 63 mi
- Usual drive
- 65–80 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 Napa to Sacramento (SMF)
The sedan suits a couple, the SUV a family, and the Ford Transit a group of eight heading to or from wine country.
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
Groups flying into Sacramento for a Napa stay.
- 1
No bridges
Jameson Canyon and I-80 the whole way.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
The group together.
- 3
18 bags
Luggage and wine cases.
- 4
Predictable timing
Steadier than the Bay Bridge.
The route
The drive from Napa to Sacramento (SMF)
From Napa, SMF is about 63 miles, usually 65 to 80 minutes. There are no bridges on the way, so the timing is steadier than to SFO — the main pinch points are the Cordelia junction and Vacaville at commute hours.
We take CA-12 east through Jameson Canyon to I-80 at Cordelia, then I-80 east past Fairfield, Vacaville and Davis, and CA-113 and I-5 to the airport.
Your Napa hotel or home
Pickup at the time we set
CA-12 east
Through Jameson Canyon
I-80 east
Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis
CA-113 and I-5
North to the airport
SMF terminal curb
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Napa |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15am | Domestic | 3:15am |
| 10:40am | Domestic | 7:40am |
| 3:20pm | Domestic | 12:20pm |
| 8:05pm | Domestic | 5:05pm |
| 12:00pm | International | 8:00am |
Three hours before domestic flights, four before international. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
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
Book either way
Napa ↔ SMF; the vehicle price before you pay.
- 02
Flight tracked
Arrivals into SMF met at the real landing time.
- 03
Terminal or hotel
Straight there, no stops.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Napa to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Hotel or home to the SMF curb, either way.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Visitors, families, groups
Rideshare
Booked on the day; price follows demand.
Price
Uber's one-month averages: ~$104 UberX, ~$121 Comfort, ~$148 UberXL
Best for
One or two people
Bus + train + bus
Vine to the Suisun–Fairfield station, Capitol Corridor to Sacramento, then a bus to SMF.
Price
Lower fare
Best for
A long day with light luggage
Rental car
Collect at SMF and drive yourself.
Price
Rental, fuel and parking
Best for
Visitors driving all trip
Rideshare figures are Uber's published one-month averages for SMF–Napa (about 63 miles, 68 minutes; checked October 2026), not quotes. Oakland is closer: see Napa to Oakland Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Napa, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Hotels and homes across Napa
From downtown and the Oxbow District to homes on the east side, closest to CA-12.
- Downtown Napa
- Oxbow District
- Alta Heights
- Browns Valley
- East Napa
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
Set price
The same in either direction.
SMF arrivals tracked
Pickups follow the real landing.
Waiting included
60 minutes after landing.
Meet inside
Baggage-claim sign for $25.
Free cancellation
Until 4 hours before.
Car seats
Free of charge.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Tip
Optional.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Napa
Visitors from inland
Fly into SMF, avoid the Bay Area traffic to Napa.
Wine tours →
Locals with SMF flights
When Sacramento has the fare or the schedule.
Sacramento airport guide →
Event guests
Wedding and event groups landing in Sacramento.
Napa airport shuttle →
In Vacaville?
SMF from Vacaville is about 37 miles.
Vacaville to SMF →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 Napa
Questions
Napa to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Napa?+
About 63 miles, usually 65 to 80 minutes via CA-12 and I-80.
How much is a shuttle between Napa and SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, the same in either direction. Uber's published one-month averages are about $104 for UberX and $148 for UberXL.
Why fly into Sacramento for Napa?+
The drive has no bridges and steadier timing, and SMF sometimes has the better fare or schedule. Oakland is closer, at about 50 miles.
Will you meet me at SMF?+
Yes, at the ground transportation area or inside baggage claim with a sign.
Book your Napa to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.