Unitrans provides bus transportation for the city of Davis. Unitrans buses can be recognized by their red color. Anyone can ride Unitrans for a 1-dollar cash fare, and many types of prepaid discounted tickets and passes are available. One special fare category are UCD Undergraduate students, who can show a valid ID instead of a cash fare, because they pay a portion of their quarterly ASUCD fee to Unitrans. The TAPS Transitpool program provides graduate students and other university affiliates with passes discounted up to 40%.
- Davis-Berkeley Shuttle
The Intercampus Bus service provides transportation between the University of California Davis and Berkeley campuses for University faculty, staff and registered students. The bus service may not be used for commuting to a place of non-University employment or by non-University personnel. There are two round trips daily, and tickets must be purchased in advance (i.e., they cannot be purchase from the driver). Tickets can be purchased, in Davis, at Freeborn Hall and Dutton Hall. In Berkeley, tickets can be purchased at the UC Berkeley TAPS, located at the corner of Kittredge and Oxford. Tickets cost $5.50 each way. Online reservations are available.
- UCD/UCDMC Shuttle
The UCD/UCD Medical Center (in Sacramento) Shuttle is a service for persons affiliated with the University of California-this includes faculty, staff, students, interns, volunteers, patients, and visitors. There is a CHARGE for commuting staff, faculty and students to ride the Shuttle either with a one way ticket or a monthly pass purchased in advance. Drivers do not accept cash.
Boarding passes are required and must be purchased in advance. Individual One Way Ticket cost $1.00.
This company provides local service between Davis, Woodland, Winters, and West Sacramento. This bus serves as an excellent means of transportation to shopping in Woodland or for sightseeing in "Old Sacramento" as part of the downtown Sacramento route. Time tables and route maps are available at the Memorial Union Information Desk; or they may be obtained by calling 756-2877.
Residents of Davis who have a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), people who are at least 62 years of age, as well as the general public, may register to ride with Davis Community Transit. For information and reservations call 530-757-4408.
Fairfield and Suisun Transit System
Fairfield and Suisun Transit provides service between UC Davis, Fairfield, Vacaville, Dixon and Sacramento.
Train
AMTRAK is an "Intercity Rail Passenger Service" across the U.S. to most major cities. It departs less frequently than an airplane or bus, but it is a wonderful way to see the U.S. Its travel routes are often through interesting countryside that is inaccessible by other means of transportation. Sleeping cars are available, as well as snack and full meal service, and comfortable air conditioned cars. Round trip service from Davis to the Bay area is now available through AMTRAK. General information can be obtained at the Davis AMTRAK Station at 840 2nd Street (corner of 2nd & H Street) or call toll free at 1-800-872-7245.
- California Zephyr : Chicago, IL - Emeryville, CA - San Francisco, CA
- Capitol Corridor : Auburn, CA - Sacramento, CA - Oakland, CA - San Jose, CA
(with 22 trips daily between Sacramento and the Bay Area)
- Coast Starlight : Seattle, WA - Portland, OR - Oakland, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Tips for using the Train:
- Passengers who will be parking at the Davis Station for more than 2 hours should get a free permit from the Amtrak station agent.
- You are allowed to take your bike on the train.
- It's less expensive if you buy your ticket at the station rather then on the train. Beware of peak hour waiting times.
- A photo ID--such as a drivers license or passport-- is required for each ticket holder over 18 years of age.
Taxi Service
This service is available in Davis and often goes to areas that may not be covered by other means of transportation. It is usually expensive but very useful in an emergency situation such as a trip to the doctor, hospital, etc. Local taxi services include Davis Taxi at 756-5555, and Friendly Cab at 750-1111.
Air Travel
Schedules and costs for air flights can be obtained from local travel agents or airline representatives. Telephone numbers can be found in the yellow section of the telephone book (look under Airlines or Travel).
- Sacramento Airport
- Driving directions: Take 113 North to Woodland. Then take I-5 South from Woodland. You will then want to take the SAC International Airport exit and follow the posted road signs. Depending on traffic, you can also take I-80 West, and then take I-5 North.
Total distance: 20 miles, a little over 25 minutes (depending on how you drive).
- Davis Airporter provides discounted round-trip airport transportation for UC Davis Students.
- YOLOBUS Route 42 also goes to the Sacramento Airport.
- Oakland Airport (OAK)
- San Francisco Airport (SFO)
- Davis Airporter also provides transportation to and from the San Francisco Airport.
- BART is the best way to get to SFO or Oakland once you're already in the Bay Area.
- Amtrak provides train transportation to the Bay Area. To get to SFO or Oakland, take Amtrak to the Richmond, CA, station, and from there take Bart to SFO or the Coliseum/Oakland International Airport Station.
Automobile Rentals
If you want to rent a vehicle for a day, week, or month, see the yellow pages of the Yolo telephone book under Automobile Renting for vehicle rental agencies.
