Paradise, Butte County → Sacramento International Airport
Paradise to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Paradise sits on a ridge in the Sierra foothills above Chico. Sacramento International is about 85 miles away — down off the ridge, through Oroville and south on CA-70. We drive residents and visiting family both ways.
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
ParadiseSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 85 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 35 min–1 hr 55 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 Paradise to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for one or two; SUV for families visiting the ridge.
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
Off the ridge to SMF.
- 1
Ridge pickups
Any road.
- 2
Visiting family
Eight seats.
- 3
Luggage
Room.
- 4
Via Oroville
CA-70 south.
The route
The drive from Paradise to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 85 miles from Paradise — about an hour and three quarters, a little more in winter weather on the ridge.
Clark Road or Pentz Road down to Oroville, CA-70 south through Marysville, CA-99 and I-5 into north Sacramento and the airport.
Paradise
Your door
Clark or Pentz Road
Down to Oroville
CA-70 south
To Marysville
CA-99 and I-5
Into Sacramento
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | Domestic | 3:45am |
| 11:45am | Domestic | 8:15am |
| 5:30pm | Domestic | 2:00pm |
| 11:30pm | International | 7:00pm |
We collect Paradise 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
Down from the ridge
Paradise is up on the ridge, so every airport trip starts with a descent — toward Chico on the Skyway or toward Oroville on Clark or Pentz Road.
From the southern end of town, Oroville and CA-70 is usually the shorter way to Sacramento.
In winter, rain and the occasional snow on the upper ridge are worth an extra quarter hour.
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
Ridge pickup
Any road.
- 02
Through Oroville
Then CA-70.
- 03
SMF
A or B.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Paradise to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Paradise to SMF.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Residents, visiting family
Drive to Chico first
Then CA-99 south yourself.
Price
Fuel and parking
Best for
Self-drivers
Rideshare
Availability on the ridge varies.
Price
Varies
Best for
Daytime
Transit
B-Line to Chico, then Amtrak or a bus.
Price
Low fares
Best for
Very long day
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Paradise, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Paradise
Skyway, Pentz Road, Clark Road and up to Magalia.
- Skyway corridor
- Pentz Road
- Clark Road
- Upper Ridge and Magalia
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
Ridge pickups
Same rate.
Fixed fare
Per vehicle.
Flight tracked
Visitors met.
Free hour
After landing.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
No tip added
Optional.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Paradise
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 Paradise
Questions
Paradise to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Paradise?+
About 85 miles, around an hour and three quarters.
Do you go through Chico or Oroville?+
Usually Oroville and CA-70; the driver may choose Chico and CA-99 depending on where you are on the ridge.
How much is a Paradise to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Paradise to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.