Transportation Resources
Getting around Davis is a breeze with its array of transportation options catering to every need. Hop on the Unitrans bus system for convenient routes throughout Davis. Need to venture out of Davis? Look no further than the YoloBus or Amtrak's Capital Corridor for a ride to major destinations across the state. Whether it's a trip to class or an adventure beyond city limits, we got you covered with a diverse transportation network.
On this page, you'll find resources for:
Local & State Transit
| ASUCD Bike Barn | A full service bike shop providing repairs, bike sales, rentals, and more to the UC Davis Community and general public. | 530-752-2575 or bikebarnmgr@asucd.ucdavis.edu |
| Davis Community Transit | The complementary paratransit provider for Unitrans and Yolobus. It is a shared ride, origin-to-destination paratransit service for qualified customers and visitors in the Davis area. | DCTDispatch@cityofdavis.org |
| Causeway Connection | A zero emission bus service between Davis and Sacramento. It operates hourly between the Silo Terminal in Davis and the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. | N/A |
| Davis-Berkeley Shuttle | Provides transportation between the University of California Davis and Berkeley campuses for UCD/UCB faculty, staff, and registered students. | N/A |
| Mobility Assistance Shuttle (MAS) | Provides transportation to UC Davis students, staff and faculty members with documented disabilities. For academic or work-related purposes only, you can schedule a ride with MAS to a specified on-campus location. | 530-752-1084 or mashuttle@gmail.com |
| Safe Ride | A free service that is available to any UC Davis student, staff, or faculty member, who would like an alternative to walking alone or in a small group at night. Walking escorts can be provided upon request. | 530-754-2677 |
| Unitrans | An ASUCD unit that provides public transportation service to the entire city with 48 buses on 18 routes. Use it for shopping, medical offices, senior centers, theaters, the Farmers' Market, and more! | 530-752-2877 or unitrans@ucdavis.edu |
| Yolobus | Operates local and intercity public buses 365 days a year in Yolo County and neighboring areas. | custserv@yctd.org or (530) 661-0816 |
| Yolo Bus Airport Service | Hourly bus service to the Sacramento International Airport from Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Downtown Sacramento. | 530-666-2877 |
National Transit
| Amtrak | National passenger railroad company of the United States. Davis station: 840 Second Street Davis, CA 95616-4624 | Contact Page |
| Amtrak Capital Corridor | Runs 15 daily round trips between Sacramento and the Bay Area. | 1-877-974-3322 |
- Amtrak offers a 15% student discount on purchases made one day in advance, check it out here
Rentals
| Fleet Services | Supports our campus community by providing safe, reliable, economical, and sustainable transportation options for official use. Their expertise includes: vehicle maintenance, repair, and inspections, Fuel for vehicles and equipment, Vehicle asset management, including reporting and documentation of titles and licensing, Disposal of surplus vehicles, Short and long term vehicle rentals, Shuttle service from UC Davis to UC Berkeley | (530) 752-1199 or FleetServices@ucdavis.edu |
| ZipCar | Offers car rentals for personal use. You can book a round trip by the hour or day with multiple locations throughout Davis. | 866-4ZIPCAR |
Additional Resources
| DMV | for assistance in vehicle registration, driver license & ID cards, and driver education. Location: 505 Pole Line Road, Davis, CA 95616. | Cotact Page |
| Parking Permits | Parking Permits are required Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to park on campus. A parking permit can be purchased through the AMP Park app or with the LRPP monthly permit (employees only). Failure to pay for parking may result in a citation. | parking@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-8277 |
| Daily Parking Rates | The daily cost of different campus parking zones can be found here. | N/A |
| Transit Passes | Purchase a transit pass for Unitrans, Solano Express, Yolobus, Davis-Berkeley Shuttle, Causeway Connection, or Amtrak. | N/A |
| Transportation Services (TAPS) | provides access and mobility needs of the campus. Some of their services include: Sale of parking permits for individuals, departments, and vendors, providing motorist assistance to vehicles parked on campus, bicycle registration, lock-cutting service and bike storage, major roadway construction and repair, heavy equipment lease and repair. For assistance in parking compliance information, please visit here | (530)-754-3687 |