How to get from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather by bus and light rail?

From Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather by bus and light rail

To get from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather in Sacramento, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 42A bus from Sacramento International Airport & Terminal B (Sb) station to J St & 8th St (EB) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD light rail and finally take the 72 bus from Mather Lrs & Bay 3 (WB) station to Linc Vill Dr & Nebula Way (WB) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Mather on the Moovit app.

113min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42A42A
Light Rail - GOLDGOLD
Bus - 7272
Walk to Mather
Leaves from Sacramento International Airport & Terminal B (Sb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sacramento International Airport & Terminal B (Sb)
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Intercity Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    J St & 8th St (EB)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th & I/County Center Station (SB)
    ID 7090
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for light rail
    GOLD
    Gold Line to Historic Folsom
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mather Field/Mills Station (EB)
    ID 7062
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mather Lrs & Bay 3 (WB)
    ID 323
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Watt/Manlove Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linc Vill Dr & Nebula Way (WB)
    ID 2816
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mather
    Walk to
    Mather
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather

The distance between Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF), Sacramento and Mather, Sacramento is approximately 26.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sacramento – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF)) and destination (Mather), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 42A, Light Rail line GOLD, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) and Mather in Sacramento?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather in Sacramento?

    The 42A bus line goes from Sacramento International Airport & Terminal B (Sb) station near Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to J St & 8th St (EB) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till J St & 8th St (EB) station near Mather in Sacramento.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather in Sacramento by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) and Mather in Sacramento by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to get to Mather in Sacramento?

    Get on the 42A bus from the Sacramento International Airport & Terminal B (Sb) stop near Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) in Sacramento.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) and Mather in Sacramento?

    Get off the bus at the J St & 8th St (EB) stop, which is closest to Mather in Sacramento.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather?

    The ride from Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF) to Mather costs $2.00.

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