Rocklin, Placer County → Sacramento International Airport
Rocklin to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
From Rocklin, Sacramento International is about 33 miles — down CA-65, across on I-80 and north on I-5. We collect students, families and commuters from Stanford Ranch, Whitney Ranch, Sunset West or Old Town.
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
RocklinSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 33 mi
- Usual drive
- 35–50 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 Rocklin to Sacramento (SMF)
Students heading home usually need the sedan; families the SUV; teams the Ford Transit.
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
Rocklin households and students to SMF.
- 1
Campus pickups
Sierra College and William Jessup.
- 2
Eight seats
Teams and families.
- 3
18 bags
End-of-term luggage.
- 4
CA-65 start
Then I-80 and I-5.
The route
The drive from Rocklin to Sacramento (SMF)
The airport is about 33 miles from Rocklin — usually 35 to 50 minutes. CA-65 and the I-80 merge in Roseville are the busy points at commute time.
We take CA-65 south into Roseville, join I-80 west towards Sacramento and turn north on I-5 for the airport.
Rocklin pickup
Home or campus
CA-65 south
Into Roseville
I-80 west
Towards Sacramento
I-5 north
At Natomas
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Rocklin |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | Domestic | 4:45am |
| 11:45am | Domestic | 9:15am |
| 5:30pm | Domestic | 3:00pm |
| 11:30pm | International | 8:00pm |
We collect Rocklin passengers roughly two and a half hours ahead of a domestic departure and three and a half ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Rocklin to SMF
Rocklin takes its name from the granite quarries that once supplied the region; today it is mostly family neighbourhoods like Stanford Ranch and Whitney Ranch, plus two college campuses.
The quickest way to the airport is south on CA-65 to the I-80 interchange in Roseville. That merge is the busiest part of the drive on weekday mornings.
Students with a whole term's worth of luggage can share a vehicle; the price is per vehicle, not per passenger.
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
Quote online
Address or campus building.
- 02
Merge timed
Roseville at rush hour.
- 03
Terminal A or B
By airline.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Rocklin to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Rocklin to SMF, no changes.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Students, families, early flights
Rideshare
Booked on the day.
Price
Varies with demand
Best for
Daytime, light bags
Train + bus
Capitol Corridor from Rocklin (some trains) to Sacramento, then an airport bus.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Flexible day
Drive and park
Your car at SMF.
Price
Fuel and parking
Best for
Short trips
Distance and route from our own data (CA-65, I-80 and I-5).
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Rocklin, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Rocklin
Neighbourhoods, campuses and Old Town.
- Stanford Ranch
- Whitney Ranch
- Sunset West
- Old Town Rocklin
Drop-off at SMF Terminal A or B
- 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
One fare
Per vehicle, not per student.
End-of-term luggage
No oversize fee.
Flight tracked
Ride home waits.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
Car seats
Free.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
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 Rocklin
Questions
Rocklin to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Rocklin?+
About 33 miles, usually 35 to 50 minutes.
Do you pick up at Sierra College or William Jessup University?+
Yes — tell us the building or car park when you book.
How much is a shuttle from Rocklin to SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Rocklin to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.