Truckee, Nevada County → Sacramento International Airport
Truckee to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento International is about 100 miles from Truckee, over Donner Summit on I-80. It is the usual California-side airport for Truckee; we drive the whole trip, summit and all.
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
TruckeeSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 100 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 45 min–2 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 Truckee to Sacramento (SMF)
SUV for couples with skis; Ford Transit for groups.
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
SMF over Donner to Truckee.
- 1
Donner Summit
I-80.
- 2
Ski gear
Room.
- 3
Eight seats
Groups.
- 4
About two hours
Good conditions.
The route
The drive from Truckee to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 100 miles from Truckee — an hour and three quarters in good conditions, longer in storms or Sunday traffic.
I-5 and I-80 east through Roseville and Auburn, climbing past Colfax and Emigrant Gap to Donner Summit, then down into Truckee.
SMF
Terminal A or B
I-80 east
Roseville and Auburn
Colfax and Emigrant Gap
Climbing
Donner Summit
Over the top
Truckee
Your door
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Truckee |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Domestic | 2:00am |
| 9:30am | Domestic | 5:30am |
| 2:15pm | Domestic | 10:15am |
| 12:30pm | International | 7:30am |
We collect Truckee 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
Donner Summit
The only road from Sacramento to Truckee is I-80 over Donner Summit, at over 7,000 feet.
In storms, Caltrans sets chain controls and occasionally closes the pass; we check before every trip and adjust times.
Leaving Truckee on a Sunday afternoon in ski season? Allow extra time — westbound traffic is heavy.
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
Met at SMF
A or B.
- 02
Over Donner Summit
About two hours.
- 03
At your door
Gear unloaded.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Truckee to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
SMF to Truckee.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Second-home owners, groups
Drive and park at SMF
Your own car over the summit and back.
Price
Fuel and daily parking
Best for
Short trips
Amtrak California Zephyr
Sacramento to Truckee, then a short ride.
Price
Rail plus ride
Best for
Light luggage
Rental car
Donner Summit yourself.
Price
Rental, fuel, winter equipment
Best for
Exploring
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Truckee, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Truckee pickups
Downtown, Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner and Northstar.
- Downtown Truckee
- Donner Lake
- Tahoe Donner
- Northstar and Martis Valley
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
Ski gear
Room.
Fixed fare
Per vehicle.
Flight tracked
Delays covered.
Free hour
After landing.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
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 Truckee
Questions
Truckee to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Truckee?+
About 100 miles, an hour and three quarters to two and a quarter.
What about winter storms?+
Donner Summit often has chain controls; we watch conditions and may suggest an earlier start.
How much is SMF to Truckee?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Truckee to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.