Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County → Sacramento International Airport
Walnut Creek to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
From Walnut Creek, Sacramento International is about 72 miles north via I-680 and I-80. When SMF has your flight — or the better fare — we make the long drive simple.
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
Walnut CreekSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 72 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 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 Walnut Creek to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for most trips; SUV or van 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
Walnut Creek north to Sacramento.
- 1
Any address
Including Rossmoor.
- 2
Eight seats
Groups.
- 3
Plenty of room
For luggage.
- 4
Straight route
I-680, then I-80.
The route
The drive from Walnut Creek to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 72 miles from Walnut Creek — usually an hour and a quarter to an hour and forty minutes.
North on I-680 past Pleasant Hill and Martinez, over the Benicia–Martinez Bridge, then I-80 east from Cordelia to Davis and I-5 north to the airport.
Walnut Creek
Your door
I-680 north
Through Martinez
Benicia Bridge
Northbound
I-80 east
To Davis
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Walnut Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | Domestic | 3:45am |
| 11:45am | Domestic | 8:15am |
| 5:30pm | Domestic | 2:00pm |
| 11:30pm | International | 7:00pm |
We collect Walnut Creek 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
Walnut Creek to SMF
The route is straightforward: I-680 north, the Benicia Bridge, and I-80 to Sacramento.
The busiest stretch is I-680 through Walnut Creek itself at rush hour; early flights avoid it.
SMF is a sensible choice for some domestic routes and for travellers who prefer a smaller airport.
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 fares
Worth comparing.
- 02
I-680 to I-80
One straight route.
- 03
Terminal A or B
By airline.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Walnut Creek to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Downtown, Rossmoor or Northgate to Sacramento International.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Flights only SMF has
Your own car
Leave it in SMF's economy garage.
Price
Daily parking
Best for
Short trips
App ride
Long distance; price moves with demand.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo, daytime
Capitol Corridor from Martinez
Train to Sacramento, then a cab to the terminal.
Price
Rail plus cab
Best for
One small bag
Uber publishes no average for this trip.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Walnut Creek, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Walnut Creek
Any address.
- Downtown and Broadway Plaza
- Rossmoor
- Northgate
- Shadelands
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
Rossmoor pickups
Gate arranged.
Fare fixed
Both directions.
Arrivals watched
For returns.
Free wait
One hour.
Cancel free
Until 4 hours out.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Walnut Creek
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 Walnut Creek
Questions
Walnut Creek to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Walnut Creek?+
About 72 miles, an hour and a quarter to an hour and forty minutes.
Which way do you drive?+
I-680 north over the Benicia Bridge, then I-80 east.
How much is a Walnut Creek to SMF ride?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Book your Walnut Creek to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.