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Uber and Lyft from SMF to UC Davis

We estimate UberX at $42–58 and Lyft at $38–47 for the 22.0-mile trip from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to UC Davis, which takes about 27 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$38–$78

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $38–$47.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$38–$47

Good confidence. Serves Sacramento. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$42–$58

Good confidence. Serves Sacramento. New to Uber? First-ride offer

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$66–$78

Good confidence. Sacramento County Department of Airports for SMF on-demand taxis (contract with Sacramento Independent Taxi Owners Association) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$36–51 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$34–42 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$42–58 UberX · 4 seats	$38–47 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$49–69 Priority · 4 seats	$44–54 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$51–73 Comfort · 4 seats	$51–63 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$58–82 UberXL · 6 seats	$52–64 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$83–119 Black · 4 seats	$88–110 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$107–153 Black SUV · 6 seats	$107–133 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$47–66 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the SMF airport pickup fee (estimated) of $4.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $66–78 before tip, from the city's regulated rates. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Sacramento.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Sacramento or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from SMF to UC Davis?

We estimate UberX at $42–58 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $58–82. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from SMF to UC Davis?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $38–47 and Lyft XL at $52–64 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from SMF to UC Davis?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from SMF to UC Davis?

We estimate a metered taxi at $66–78, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from SMF to UC Davis?

About 27 minutes for 22.0 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from SMF to UC Davis?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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