Skip the hassle of parking fees and surge pricing with the Airport Express Bus! The Route 142 bus offers direct trips between downtown Sacramento and the Sacramento International Airport every 60 minutes, seven days a week. 

Service Details 

• Frequency: Every 60 minutes, 7 days a week from 5:15 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. 

• First Departure from L & 5th Street Bus Stop: 5:20 a.m. from downtown Sacramento (every :20 past the hour thereafter until the end of service) 

• Last Departure from Airport: 10:35 p.m. from Terminal B Bus Stop  

• Direct Service from Downtown: Straight to Terminals A and B 

Pick-Up Locations (L Street): 

• L & 14th 

• L & 9th (closest to light rail Blue and Gold lines) 

• L & 11th 

• L & 6th 

• L & 5th 

Drop-Off Locations (J Street): 

• J & 4th 

• J & 6th 

• J & 8th (closest to Gold Line) 

• J & 10th (closest to Blue Line) 

• J & 14th 

View the full schedule: Click Here

For additional routes, check the Yolobus Route 42A and 42B schedules at yolobus.com/airport. 

Why Ride the Airport Express? 

• Eco-Friendly: Travel with zero-emission, battery-powered buses. 

• Affordable: Just $2.50 for a single ride, $1.25 for eligible discounted riders, and free for students in grades TK-12 with RydeFreeRT. 

• Convenient: Multiple downtown bus stops, extra space for luggage, and free Wi-Fi onboard. 

• Easy Transfers: Free transfers within 90 minutes to or from SacRT bus and light rail when using the Connect Card or ZipPass Mobile App. 

Payment Options: 

• Cash (exact fare required) 

• Connect Card (ConnectTransitCard.com) 

• ZipPass Mobile App (Download on the App Store  or  Google Play) 

• RydeFreeRT Pass (Free for students in grades TK-12) 

Light Rail Connections: 

To the Airport: 

• Gold Line (Folsom/Rancho Cordova): Exit at 8th & Capitol Station, board the shuttle at L & 9th Street. 

• Blue Line (South Sacramento): Exit at 8th & Capitol Station, board at L & 9th Street. 

• Blue Line (North Sacramento): Exit at 10th & K Station, board at L & 11th Street. 

From the Airport: 

• Gold Line: Exit at J & 8th Street, walk to the 7th & I/County Center Station. 

• Blue Line (South Sacramento): Exit at J & 10th Street, walk to 10th & K Station. 

• Blue Line (North Sacramento): Exit at J & 8th Street, walk to the 9th & K Station. 

For a smooth, affordable, and environmentally friendly trip, the Airport Express bus is the best way to travel! 

For the Route 142 schedule please visit this link.

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