Stockton, San Joaquin County → Sacramento International Airport
Stockton to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento International is about 57 miles north of Stockton — Uber lists the trip at about 57 minutes and an average fare of about $87. It is the most direct airport run from Stockton: straight up I-5, no bridges. We do it at a fixed 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
StocktonSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 57 mi
- Usual drive
- 55 min–1 hr 15 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 Stockton to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for one to three; SUV or Ford Transit for families and student moves.
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
Stockton up I-5 to SMF.
- 1
No bridges
I-5 north.
- 2
UOP pickups
Campus and Miracle Mile.
- 3
Eight seats
Families.
- 4
Fixed price
No surge.
The route
The drive from Stockton to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 57 miles from Stockton — Uber lists about 57 minutes; allow up to an hour and a quarter through Sacramento at rush hour.
I-5 north past Lodi and Elk Grove, through downtown Sacramento and on to the airport exit.
Stockton
Your door
I-5 north
Past Lodi
Elk Grove
Into Sacramento County
Downtown Sacramento
Still I-5
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Stockton |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40am | Domestic | 3:40am |
| 10:10am | Domestic | 7:10am |
| 4:00pm | Domestic | 1:00pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 9:15am |
We collect Stockton passengers roughly three hours ahead of a domestic departure and four ahead of an international one. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
Stockton's easiest airport run
From Stockton, Sacramento is a straight hour up I-5 — no bridges, no mountain passes.
The slow part, if any, is I-5 through downtown Sacramento at commute time.
Stockton's own airport has limited service, so SMF is the usual choice for domestic flights.
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
Fixed price
Set at booking.
- 02
Straight up I-5
About an hour.
- 03
Terminal A or B
Curbside.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Stockton to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Stockton door to SMF.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, early flights
Rideshare
From the app.
Price
Uber's published average: ~$87
Best for
Solo
Amtrak San Joaquins
Stockton to Sacramento, then a ride to the airport.
Price
Rail plus ride
Best for
Light luggage
Drive and park
SMF economy parking.
Price
Daily fees
Best for
Short trips
The rideshare figure is Uber's published average for SMF–Stockton (about 57 miles, 57 minutes; checked October 2026), not a quote.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Stockton, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup across Stockton
Downtown, Miracle Mile, Brookside, Lincoln Village and North Stockton.
- Downtown and the waterfront
- Miracle Mile and University of the Pacific
- Brookside and Lincoln Village
- North Stockton and Spanos Park
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
No surge.
Flight tracked
Returns.
Free hour
After landing.
Student luggage
Room.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Stockton
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 Stockton
Questions
Stockton to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Stockton?+
About 57 miles; Uber lists about 57 minutes.
How does your price compare with Uber?+
Uber's published average is about $87 and varies; ours is fixed per vehicle.
How much is a Stockton to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Stockton to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.