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Transportation in Sacramento, California

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Sacramento Airport Information

Sacramento International Airport
Located just 12 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport operates more than 150 departures and arrivals per day. Serving more than 10 million passengers each year, the airport encompasses 5,500 acres, two terminals and two runways. Sacramento International services 15 airlines, providing non-stop access to all major California cities, major cities in the continental United States, Hawaii and Guadalajara.

The airport features numerous shops and restaurants and free wireless Internet access throughout both terminals, as well as parking space for more than 16,000 vehicles. The Host International Airport hotel, located directly opposite Terminal B, features 89 newly remodeled guest rooms.

Airline carriers serving Sacramento International Airport

  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Continental Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • ExpressJet
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Horizon Air
  • Jet Blue
  • Mexicana Airlines
  • Northwest Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines/United Express
  • U.S. Airways

Sacramento Train Information

Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station
The Sacramento Valley Amtrak station is located in downtown Sacramento and services four trains. The California Zephyr runs daily between ChicagoChicago
Chicago and San Francisco, through Nebraska and Denver to Salt Lake City, and then through Reno and Sacramento. The Capitol Corridor train route is a three-hour journey with daily trips through Northern California including stops in San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento and Auburn. The Coast Starlight runs daily from Los Angeles to Seattle, while the San Joaquins travels through California's Central Valley, stretching from Sacramento to Bakersfield.

Sacramento Public Transportation

Sacramento Regional Transit District
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) oversees the city's transportation network.

Buses
RT buses service more than 3,600 stops throughout Sacramento County, with a weekday ridership average of about 58,000 passengers per day. About 250 buses travel on 93 bus routes in a 418-square-mile service area. Buses run daily every 15 to 75 minutes, depending on route, from 5 AM to 11:30 PM. Single ride fare is $1 for children ages 5-18 and $2 for adults. Daily passes are $2.50 for children ages 5-18 and $5 for adults. Tickets may also be used for RT light rail service.

Light Rail

Light Rail
The RT light rail includes about 76 vehicles along 37.4 miles of track. The Blue Line route links Watt/I-80 and Meadowview, while the Gold Line route links Folsom and St. Rose of Lima Park. RT services more 47 light rail stations or stops, with a weekday light rail ridership average of approximately 51,000 passengers per day. Light rail trains begin operation at 4:30 AM, with service every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The RT Blue Line trains run until 1 AM, while the Gold Line trains run until 7 PM. Single ride fare is $1 for children ages 5-18 and $2 for adults. Daily passes are $2.50 for children and $5 for adults. Light rail tickets may also be used for RT bus service.

Car Rentals
Rental car companies at Sacramento International Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz and National. The airport operates a shuttle from the main terminals to the rental car center, located adjacent to the economy parking area.

Taxis
Sacramento has several taxi companies, all of which service the Sacramento International Airport. A one-way taxi ride between the airport and downtown Sacramento is approximately $27, while a round-trip ride between the airport and downtown is $50. Taxi rates are $2.80 for the first mile and $2.40 for each additional mile.

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