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SMF Sacramento CA Airport Transportation Rates
FROM/TO SMF - SACRAMENTO CA AIRPORT SEDAN TOWN CAR TRANSPORTATION RATES
Sacramento to/from San Francisco $195.00
Sacramento to/from San Jose $245.00
Sacramento to/from Oakland $175.00
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The best way to get around Sacramento is to rent a car. Sacramento does not have the extensive network of public transportation that a big city would, but it is improving. Most destinations in Sacramento are not quite within walking distance and you will probably be better accomodated by driving yourself. Driving in Sacramento is not as bad as San Francisco or New York but you still have the occasional aggressive driver. If you do have to take Regional Transit most busses and light rail connect on K street in front of the mall.

The free DASH Trolley travels in a loop and stops at Old Sacramento and the Convention Center, among others. It traverses the K Street Mall from 13th Street to 7th Street. Near its many stops are hotels, shops, restaurants, and museums. For its complete schedule and route, check out the web site below.

The DASH Trolley operates from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. The interval between rides during weekdays is 15 minutes; during weekends, it's 30 minutes.

If you don't have a car, you can take the Greyhound bus to come to Sacramento. Be aware that the bus station (Bus Depot) is located downtown, 2 blocks away from the Capitol Building. While it is safe during the day, the neighborhood gets more dangerous at night.
The buses are not very comfortable and people who ride them are usually poor.

You really need a car to visit Sacramento.

There is a light rail system which is used by commuters but it would not be practical for tourists.
Public buses are also available but not too convenient for visitors.

Payless Car Rental serves as a low-cost alternative to major, higher-priced car rental providers in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Europe, and Australia and you can get rates on their website (we got a mid-sized car for $21.99/day).

Since this office is located off the airport, you have to call them to come and pick you up. Shuttle service is provided to and from the airport, so once you arrive, use the courtesy phone in rental area for pickup.

Sacramento International Airport is the gateway to Northern California destinations (e.g., Napa, Stockton, Sonoma, Lake Tahoe) as well as major cities across the U.S. (e.g., all major California cities, New York City, Newark, Washington D.C.) and around the world (e.g., Guadalajara).

Located 12 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento (and conveniently located off I-5), Sacramento International Airport is serviced by thirteen major carriers and one commuter airline (also has seven on-airport auto rental companies).

Sacramento lacks an all-around lightrail system. So far, our system accommodates mostly the daily commute traffic into and out of the downtown area. Our bus system is ok but runs less frequently on the weekends. I would recommend renting a car if you really want to see the area.