Rutherford, Napa County → Sacramento International Airport
Rutherford to Sacramento Airport Shuttle
Sacramento International is about 72 miles from Rutherford — farther than Oakland, but often with good fares and an easy, bridge-free drive. We meet you at the curb and drive you into the valley.
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
RutherfordSacramento (SMF)
- Distance
- about 72 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 20 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 Rutherford to Sacramento (SMF)
Sedan for two, SUV for a family, Ford Transit for a group.
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 to Rutherford with no bridges.
- 1
Inland route
Jameson Canyon.
- 2
Eight seats
Groups.
- 3
Wine room
Cases fit.
- 4
Steady drive
Rarely surprises.
The route
The drive from Rutherford to Sacramento (SMF)
SMF is about 72 miles from Rutherford — an hour and twenty minutes on a clear road, up to an hour and forty minutes at busy times.
Highway 29 south to Napa, CA-12 east through Jameson Canyon, then I-80 east past Davis and I-5 north.
Rutherford
Your property
Highway 29 south
To Napa
Jameson Canyon
CA-12 east
I-80 east
Through Davis
SMF
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SMF | Type | Pickup in Rutherford |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Domestic | 2:15am |
| 9:30am | Domestic | 5:45am |
| 2:15pm | Domestic | 10:30am |
| 12:30pm | International | 7:45am |
From Rutherford: about three and three-quarter hours before domestic flights, four and three-quarter before international. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
Local know-how
The inland way in
Visitors from the Midwest and the Rockies often find good fares into Sacramento.
The drive avoids the Bay Area entirely: Jameson Canyon, I-80 and the Yolo Causeway.
Time stays steady except on Friday afternoons near Vacaville.
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
Pickup at the door
Resort or home.
- 02
Jameson Canyon
Then I-80 east.
- 03
Terminal A or B
Curbside.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Rutherford to Sacramento (SMF)
Private shuttle
Rutherford door to SMF.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Everyone with luggage
Rental car
Pick up at SMF.
Price
Daily rate, parking
Best for
Visitors who'll explore
Rideshare
From the app.
Price
High for the distance
Best for
Rarely
Fly into OAK
The closer airport.
Price
Compare fares
Best for
If the fare is right
There's no public transport between Rutherford and SMF.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Rutherford, drop-off at Sacramento (SMF)
Pickup in Rutherford
Rutherford Hill, Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail.
- Rutherford Hill
- Highway 29
- Silverado Trail
- Rutherford Cross Road
Drop-off and pickup at every SMF terminal
- 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
Door pickup
Home, hotel or office.
Fixed fare
Per vehicle, not per seat.
Flight tracked
On every return.
Free hour
After landing.
Cancel free
4+ hours ahead.
Car seats
Free, fitted by the driver.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Rutherford
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 Rutherford
Questions
Rutherford to Sacramento (SMF): common questions
How far is Sacramento Airport from Rutherford?+
About 72 miles, an hour and twenty minutes to an hour and forty.
Are there bridges or tolls from Rutherford to SMF?+
No — it's Highway 29, Jameson Canyon and I-80.
How much is Rutherford to SMF?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you book.
Book your Rutherford to Sacramento (SMF) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.