Highways & Arterials
Lincoln is located on Highway 65, 27 miles northeast of Sacramento and 115 miles east of San Francisco. Interstate 80 is 10 miles southeast of Lincoln, via Highway 65 or 193. California’s main north/south artery, Interstate 5, is just 30 miles away. State Route 65 currently runs through the city’s center, but a new bypass will soon divert traffic around the west side of Lincoln. The city also has a series of arterials which connect to Hwy 65 and 193.

Air
Lincoln Regional Airport is the largest airport in Placer County and supports both corporate and general aviation services. The airport offers a 6,000-foot runway capable of landing up to a 60,000-pound dual wheel aircraft, ILS, and complete fixed wing and helicopter repair, maintenance and ground support. The 1,280-acre industrial development, located adjacent to the airport, is a designated Foreign Trade Zone. Two International Airports and a commercial airfreight airport also serve the area: Sacramento International Airport, Reno/Tahoe International Airport, and Mather Field. The Sacramento International Airport provides service to over 150 destinations throughout the US and world by fourteen major carriers: Alaska, Aloha, America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, Horizon, JetBlue, Mexicana, Northwest, Southwest, and United. United Express provides commuter services to communities within California. Mather Field offers overnight airfreight service to business. The Reno/Tahoe International Airport services non-stop flights to more than 50 North American Markets. With 86 daily departures, the airport serves about 5.6 million passengers annually.

Rail
Placer County is served by both major Western railroads: Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Placer County is on the main east-west Union Pacific line. Union Pacific operates a north/south rail line through Lincoln. Nearby in Roseville is Union Pacific’s 600-acre rail yard, the largest on the west coast, providing transcontinental “piggyback” services. In addition, siding and tie-ins provide Lincoln companies direct access to railcars. Amtrak provides daily passenger service through Rocklin (10 miles south of Lincoln) connecting to locations in and out of California. The Capitol Corridor System provides high-speed rail service from Rocklin to San Jose. Also, light rail between Sacramento and Roseville is being pursued. Source: Sacramento Regional Research Institute

Transit
Getting from one point to another is easy on Lincoln’s transit system. Schedules and passes are available at City Hall. Call 645-4070, Extension 231. Dial-A-Ride service is available for the general public, persons with disabilities and seniors. The service picks up and drops off passengers anywhere within the City limits. Call 645-5400.

Placer County Transit offers connection to nearby communities. Call (530) 885-BUSS for a route schedule. Greyhound Bus Lines provides passenger and small freight services in Placer County. The Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) operates specialized transit services for elderly and disabled persons in Placer County.

Truck
Several trucking and van lines operate in the Lincoln area. As a top agricultural area, Placer County has established trucking services to markets throughout the United States. Major truck lines also support the region’s growing manufacturing base along the Interstate 80 corridor.

Overnight delivery
Lincoln is served by many major overnight package and courier delivery services for business and personal use.

Water/Port
Sacramento’s deep-water port is conveniently located 29 miles southwest of Lincoln. Called the Port of Sacramento, it offers a complete line of services to both shippers and receivers of cargo. As an inland port, it is located 79 nautical miles northeast of San Francisco Bay and its location near freeways 80 and 5 give trucks easy access. It is connected to the delta by a 47-mile long ship canal and is served by major transcontinental railways.