Moving to Davis
Steps to Living in the Quintessential College Town
Few places match UC Davis’ central location, lifestyle and opportunities in the economic and entrepreneurial heart of California.
UC Davis’ prime location on the corridor linking Sacramento, the state capital, and the San Francisco Bay Area creates endless opportunities. You’ll have quick access to established Fortune 500 firms, the global technology industry, Pacific Rim trade, new startups and a financial ecosystem of venture capital and international banking. You’ll benefit from our connections and networks in Silicon Valley—and in the Sacramento region, where progressive energy and climate change policy is rippling well beyond the world’s fifth-largest economy and home to one of the nation’s top clean-tech hubs.
Transportation
From the Airport
From San Francisco International Airport to Davis
- SuperShuttle provides service from airports in Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland, among other locations.
- Amtrak provides bus and train transportation between the San Francisco Airport and Davis. You may take the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to get from the San Francisco airport to the Amtrak station. Contact BART at (510) 465-2278.
Transportation Network Companies
From Sacramento International Airport to Davis
- Yolobus Line #42 leaves the Sacramento Airport every hour at 20 minutes after the hour between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. It arrives at the Memorial Union on the UC Davis Campus about 45 minutes later. No reservations are required. Although inexpensive ($2.25 per person), this bus will not deliver you to a specific address in Davis and may not have space for extra luggage .It has four stops in Davis at various locations, on campus.
- Taxi service is also available at the airport, at a cost of approximately $70-100.
Local Transportation
Bike
Think of Davis, and you’ll probably think of bicycles. A bike is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to get around on campus and in town. A helmet, a good U-lock and a California bike license are essential. Bike licenses are available at taps.ucdavis.edu.
Bus
The Associated Students of UC Davis and the City of Davis operate an extensive network of buses throughout campus and the city. For information, visit the Unitrans website at unitrans.ucdavis.edu. The YoloBus transportation district extends from Sacramento, Davis and Woodland for more extensive travel needs.
Car
You can purchase a permit for on-campus parking through Traffic and Parking Services (TAPS). For information, visit their website at taps.ucdavis.edu. Daily permits are available at vending machines around campus at a cost of $9, and 45-minute parking meters are available.
Car Rentals
Zipcar is an auto rental service that will rent for a few hours, a full day, or over the weekend. There are many convenient pick-up locations both on the UC Davis campus and in down town Davis.
IMPORTANT - International Students: Bring a certificate from your country’s highway patrol or your insurance company with your accident/claims history. This document should be in English. It will be much easier to get this documentation prior to leaving your country.