Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in California to downtown Sacramento, Old Sacramento, Natomas, West Sacramento, Davis and Roseville, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Sacramento International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Sacramento takes you from SMF to hotels and homes in downtown Sacramento, Old Sacramento and Midtown, to the State Capitol and Golden 1 Center, to Natomas and West Sacramento, and on to Davis, UC Davis and Roseville.
Sacramento airport transfers start at baggage claim in your arrival terminal, A or B, where your driver waits with a name sign. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price for your vehicle is fixed before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Sacramento airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, home or vacation rental downtown, in Midtown or Natomas, in West Sacramento, or in Davis and Roseville. Heading on to Lake Tahoe or the Napa Valley? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Sacramento airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared ride that stops for other passengers on the way into the city. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, strollers and sports gear, and suits families, groups and students moving in to UC Davis.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is northwest of Sacramento, and the Sacramento County Department of Airports runs it. It has two terminals in separate buildings: Terminal A for Air Canada, American, Delta and United, and Terminal B for Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Aeroméxico and Volaris. In Terminal B, a people mover brings you from the concourse to the landside building.
Domestic flights, and flights from Toronto and Vancouver, which clear US border checks before departure, arrive with no passport control. Flights from Mexico arrive at Terminal B's International Arrivals facility for US Customs and Border Protection. Baggage claim is on the ground level of Terminal A and the first level of Terminal B, where pre-booked drivers meet passengers.
Sacramento is on Pacific Time (UTC−8), and UTC−7 from March to early November.
US entry. Arrivals from Mexico clear US Customs and Border Protection in Terminal B. Visitors need an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or a US visa, depending on nationality, so check the rules for your passport before you fly.
Terminal A or B. The two terminals are separate buildings, so tell us which one your airline uses; the pickup point depends on it.
No waiting at the curb. The terminal curbs are for active loading only, and vehicles that wait there may be ticketed or towed, so your driver meets you inside at baggage claim and walks you out.
Sacramento, not San Francisco. Sacramento (SMF) is a separate airport from San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK), so check the code on your ticket.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Sacramento International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At SMF
Meet at baggage claim
Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers at baggage claim in their arrival terminal, on the ground level of Terminal A or the first level of Terminal B.
At SMF
Check your terminal
Terminal A and Terminal B are separate buildings, so the pickup point depends on the terminal your airline uses. The curb is for active loading only, and vehicles cannot wait there.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
SMF Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel SMF
From where you're staying back to Sacramento International Airport.
Round trip
SMF Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Sacramento International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
US entry
Flights from Mexico clear US Customs and Border Protection in Terminal B, and visitors need an ESTA or a US visa, depending on nationality.
Two terminals
Check whether your airline uses Terminal A or Terminal B, as they are separate buildings.
Free Wi-Fi
Connect to the free FlySacramento network in both terminals and at baggage claim.
Ride offers
Use the taxi area, the rideshare curb or the driver in your confirmation, not someone approaching you inside the terminal.
Local time
Sacramento is on Pacific Time (UTC−8), and UTC−7 from March to early November.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At baggage claim in your arrival terminal, holding a sign with your name: on the ground level of Terminal A, or the first level of Terminal B. Your driver then walks you out to the vehicle.
Sacramento International Airport is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) northwest of downtown, by Interstate 5, so the drive usually takes around 20 minutes outside rush hour. Davis is to the southwest, about half an hour away.
Yes. We drive to hotels and homes downtown, in Old Sacramento and Midtown, and near the State Capitol, Golden 1 Center and the Sacramento Convention Center.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, homes and student housing in Davis and on the UC Davis campus, with room for luggage on move-in days.
Yes. We drive to hotels and homes in Natomas and West Sacramento, close to the airport, and to Roseville in Placer County.
Lake Tahoe is in the Sierra Nevada, east of Sacramento. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Napa and its wineries are west of Sacramento, in the North Bay. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Terminal A serves Air Canada, American, Delta and United; Terminal B serves Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Aeroméxico and Volaris. Check your ticket and give us the terminal when you book.
Yes. Give the full street address, any gate code and entry details, so your driver can reach the door.
Yes. Book your pickup for your flight's scheduled time, whatever the hour, and your driver follows the actual landing time.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel or home, with your flight number, terminal and departure time, so the pickup leaves time for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from SMF; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Sacramento airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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