⚠️ SMF's two terminals (A and B) are **separate buildings, not connected landside** — confirm which one you arrived at before arranging any pickup, and tell whoever is collecting you the terminal. Ground transport is split: rideshare and taxi at the northwest of Terminal A and the Terminal B east commercial curb; buses at the Terminal A center island and Terminal B west curb.
Sacramento International Airport
Sacramento, United States
Confirm your terminal first — A and B are separate buildings. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Wingz) picks up at the ground-transportation area northwest of Terminal A and the Terminal B east commercial curb. Taxis are in the same areas; SacRT Route 142 express to downtown departs the center island outside Terminal A / Terminal B west curb, every 20–30 minutes, seven days a week.
Ride Options
Uber
rideshareDoor-to-door with luggage
Lyft
rideshareAlternative rideshare option
Sacramento Licensed Taxi
taxiNo app needed
SacRT Route 142
transitLowest-cost express route to downtown
Yolobus Route 42A/42B
transitBudget route to Davis, Woodland or West Sacramento
SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer
Private TransferFixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer
Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
Ground-transportation area northwest of Terminal A, and the Terminal B east commercial curb. Uber, Lyft and Wingz are authorized. Follow the app to your terminal's zone.
Taxi
Same areas — the ground-transportation area northwest of Terminal A and the Terminal B east commercial curb. SITOA (Sacramento Independent Taxi Owners Association) and on-demand taxis; call or hail.
Shuttle
Shared/private shuttles at the ground-transportation area northwest of Terminal A and the Terminal B west commercial curb. The Rental Car terminal is reached by a free shuttle (~every 10 min) from each terminal's ground-level curb.
Transit
SacRT Route 142 — an all-electric express bus to downtown Sacramento, every 20–30 minutes, seven days a week — departs the center island outside Terminal A and the Terminal B west commercial curb. Yolobus Routes 42A/42B serve Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento and downtown.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked cars use the ground-transportation areas; confirm Terminal A or B.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- Terminals A and B are separate buildings with no landside connection — confirm your terminal and tell whoever's picking you up.
- SacRT Route 142 is a genuine express to downtown (electric buses, 7 days a week, every 20–30 min) — one of the better-value airport buses in the region if you're not in a rush.
- Terminal A is primarily Southwest; check your airline's terminal before departure.
- The Rental Car terminal is a short free shuttle ride from each terminal — not walkable.
- SMF is a gateway to Tahoe, Napa and Yosemite; for those trips a rental car usually makes sense.
Tarmyq local tip
Get your terminal right first — A and B are separate buildings at SMF, and the pickup zones differ between them. If you're heading downtown light, SacRT's Route 142 electric express is a strong budget pick over a rideshare.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get an Uber or Lyft at Sacramento Airport (SMF)?
At the ground-transportation area northwest of Terminal A, or the Terminal B east commercial curb — the two terminals are separate buildings, so follow the app to the zone for your terminal. Uber, Lyft and Wingz are all authorized.
Is there a bus from SMF to downtown Sacramento?
Yes — SacRT Route 142 is an all-electric express bus to downtown, running every 20–30 minutes, seven days a week. It departs the center island outside Terminal A and the Terminal B west commercial curb, and it's one of the better-value airport routes in the region.
Are SMF's two terminals connected?
No. Terminals A and B are separate buildings with no landside connection, each with its own ground transport. Confirm which terminal you arrived at, and tell whoever is collecting you — going to the wrong terminal means a drive around, not a walk.
How do I reach the rental cars at SMF?
The Rental Car terminal is reached by a free shuttle that runs about every 10 minutes from each terminal's ground-level curb — it's not within walking distance.