Pleasanton, Alameda County → Sacramento International Airport
Pleasanton to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Pleasanton is about 90 miles from Sacramento International. When a flight there suits you better, we pick you up and drive north up I-680 and I-80.
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
PleasantonSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 90 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 35 min–2 hr
- 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 Pleasanton to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan, SUV or van, by group size.
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
Pleasanton north to SMF.
- 1
About 90 miles
Under two hours.
- 2
Eight seats
Groups.
- 3
Luggage
Room.
- 4
I-680 north
Then I-80.
The route
The drive from Pleasanton to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 90 miles from Pleasanton — an hour and thirty-five minutes to two hours.
I-680 north through San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek, over the Benicia–Martinez Bridge, then I-80 east and I-5 north.
Pleasanton
Your pickup
I-680 north
San Ramon Valley
Benicia Bridge
Northbound
I-80 east
Davis
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Pleasanton |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 2:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 6:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 12:00pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 8:15am |
We collect Pleasanton 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
North through the valley
The route to SMF runs the length of the San Ramon Valley on I-680 before crossing the Benicia Bridge.
I-680 northbound is busiest through Walnut Creek in the morning; a pre-dawn start avoids it.
We suggest leaving four hours before a domestic flight.
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
SMF for the fare
Or the flight.
- 02
The length of I-680
Then I-80.
- 03
SMF
A or B.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Pleasanton to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Hacienda, downtown or your home to SMF.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Flights only SMF has
Company car
Drive and park at SMF.
Price
Parking and mileage
Best for
Self-drivers
Ride app
Long distance; price moves with demand.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo
Drop in downtown Sacramento
If the meeting, not the airport, is the destination.
Price
Flat rate per vehicle
Best for
Business trips
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Pleasanton, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Pleasanton
Any address.
- Downtown Main Street
- Hacienda
- Ruby Hill
- Vintage Hills
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
Fare fixed
In advance.
Landing tracked
Coming home.
Free waiting
First hour.
Bags
Included.
Cancel free
Until 4 hours out.
Kids' seats
Free.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton
Questions
Pleasanton to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Pleasanton?+
About 90 miles, an hour and thirty-five minutes to two hours.
Is SMF worth the drive from Pleasanton?+
Only for a particular flight or fare; Oakland is about 19 miles.
How much is a Pleasanton to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Pleasanton to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.