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| ===== Planes ===== | ===== Planes ===== | ||
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| + | People traveling to Davis often comes from three airports: SMF, SFO, and OAK | ||
| * [[https://flysmf.gov/|Sacramento International Airport]] (SMF) | * [[https://flysmf.gov/|Sacramento International Airport]] (SMF) | ||
| * 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. Total distance: 20 miles, a little over 25 minutes (depending on how you drive). | * 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. Total distance: 20 miles, a little over 25 minutes (depending on how you drive). | ||
| - | * Parking at SMF: Check their [[https://flysmf.gov/to-and-from/parking|website]] for prices | + | * Parking at SMF: Check their [[https://flysmf.gov/to-and-from/parking|website]] for prices. |
| + | * An Uber/Lyft can cost you like $40. | ||
| * [[http://www.yolobus.com/|Yolobus]] Route 42 also goes to the Sacramento Airport. (See the Buses section for some tips on taking the 42.) | * [[http://www.yolobus.com/|Yolobus]] Route 42 also goes to the Sacramento Airport. (See the Buses section for some tips on taking the 42.) | ||
| * [[https://www.flysfo.com/|San Francisco International Airport]] (SFO) and [[http://flyoakland.com/|Oakland International Airport]] (OAK) | * [[https://www.flysfo.com/|San Francisco International Airport]] (SFO) and [[http://flyoakland.com/|Oakland International Airport]] (OAK) | ||
| - | * [[http://www.bart.gov/|BART]] (Bay Area Rapid Transit) serves both airports and is the most convenient option. All trains run in a 20 minutes frequency. Note that BART does not serve Davis, so here is a typical itinerary to go from Davis to both airports: | + | * [[http://www.bart.gov/|BART]] (Bay Area Rapid Transit) serves both airports and is the best option. All trains run in a 20 minutes frequency. Note that BART does not serve Davis, so here is a typical itinerary to go from Davis to both airports (you can easily reverse them for the other directions): |
| - | * To go from Davis to SFO, take Capitol Corridor to Richmond and transfer to BART. There are two ways to get there: the Red line will get you direct to SFO, or you can take the Orange line and make a transfer to the Yellow line at McArthur (depending on which train depart first when you get to Richmond). SFO is at the very end part of the Red and Yellow lines, so just get yourself a seat and enjoy the ride. (Tips: BART's SFO station is connected directly to the International Terminal on the platform level, so if that's where you need to go, don't use the people mover upstairs.) | + | * To go from Davis to SFO, take Capitol Corridor to Richmond and transfer to BART. There are two ways to get you to SFO: the Red line will get you direct to SFO, or you can take the Orange line and make a transfer to the Yellow line at McArthur (depending on which train departs first when you get to Richmond). SFO is at the very end part of the Red and Yellow lines, so just get yourself a seat and enjoy the ride. (Tips: BART's SFO station is connected directly to the International Terminal on the platform level, so if that's where you need to go, don't use the people mover upstairs.) |
| * To go from Davis to OAK, take Capitol Corridor to Richmond and transfer to BART's Orange line. Get off at the Coliseum station and transfer to the OAK people mover. | * To go from Davis to OAK, take Capitol Corridor to Richmond and transfer to BART's Orange line. Get off at the Coliseum station and transfer to the OAK people mover. | ||
| * Alternatively, [[https://www.airportluxuryshuttle.com/davisairporter|Airport Luxury Shuttle]] provides service between Davis and SFO, but as the name implies, it is a premium service with a premium price. | * Alternatively, [[https://www.airportluxuryshuttle.com/davisairporter|Airport Luxury Shuttle]] provides service between Davis and SFO, but as the name implies, it is a premium service with a premium price. | ||
| + | * Uber/Lyft can easily cost you more than $150. (Don't do that, if you don't want to break your wallet!) | ||
| ===== Trains ===== | ===== Trains ===== | ||
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| * Clipper Card (the regional transit payment system for the Bay Area) and Connect Card (the regional transit payment system for Sacramento) cannot be used on Amtrak | * Clipper Card (the regional transit payment system for the Bay Area) and Connect Card (the regional transit payment system for Sacramento) cannot be used on Amtrak | ||
| - | ===== Buses ===== | + | ===== Local Buses ===== |
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| - | **Local Transit** | + | |
| - | * [[http://unitrans.ucdavis.edu/|Unitrans]] | + | **[[http://unitrans.ucdavis.edu/|Unitrans]]** |
| Founded in February 28, 1968, Unitrans is the transit agency for you to get around the city. Except for a few permanent positions, it is completely student-run. Many of the riders are UCD students going to and from the campus, but the system is also used extensively for trips to other places in Davis, including downtown, schools, library, medical facilities, neighborhood shopping centers, senior center, theaters, and the Farmers' Market. Buses serve all these places every weekday from 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Reduced service is operated on weekends from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM (and limited early-bird service from 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM). Reduced service (different from Weekend Services) also run during breaks and summer, when ridership is not as high as the academic quarters. Printed schedules are available to pick up on buses, or you can check their website. Real-time tracking is also available on various third-party transit apps. | Founded in February 28, 1968, Unitrans is the transit agency for you to get around the city. Except for a few permanent positions, it is completely student-run. Many of the riders are UCD students going to and from the campus, but the system is also used extensively for trips to other places in Davis, including downtown, schools, library, medical facilities, neighborhood shopping centers, senior center, theaters, and the Farmers' Market. Buses serve all these places every weekday from 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Reduced service is operated on weekends from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM (and limited early-bird service from 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM). Reduced service (different from Weekend Services) also run during breaks and summer, when ridership is not as high as the academic quarters. Printed schedules are available to pick up on buses, or you can check their website. Real-time tracking is also available on various third-party transit apps. | ||
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| * An airport shuttle operates every year on the Wednesday of the Thanksgiving Week, providing express service from the Memorial Union terminal to the Sacramento airport (SMF). This service is on top of the existing Yolobus service and will get you to the airport in 45 minutes (instead of 90 minutes if you take Yolobus). | * An airport shuttle operates every year on the Wednesday of the Thanksgiving Week, providing express service from the Memorial Union terminal to the Sacramento airport (SMF). This service is on top of the existing Yolobus service and will get you to the airport in 45 minutes (instead of 90 minutes if you take Yolobus). | ||
| - | **Regional Transit** | + | ===== Regional Buses ===== |
| - | * [[http://www.sacrt.com/|Sacramento Regional Transit]] (aka the SacRT) | + | **[[http://www.sacrt.com/|Sacramento Regional Transit]] (aka the SacRT)** |
| - | It is the main transit operator of the Sacramento region. The system consists of both buses and light rails, connecting downtown Sacramento, UCD Medical Center, and all sort of places. It also provides service to Davis through Route 138. Due to its unique operating structure than the rest of SacRT network, we will put it in the Others section below. | + | It is the main transit operator of the Sacramento region. The system consists of both buses and light rails, connecting downtown Sacramento, UCD Medical Center, and all sort of places. It also provides service to Davis through Route 138. Due to its unique operating structure than the rest of SacRT network, we will put it in the Other section below. |
| - | * [[http://www.yolobus.com/|Yolobus]] | + | **[[http://www.yolobus.com/|Yolobus]]** |
| Yolobus serves Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, downtown Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport, Cache Creek Casino, Esparto, Madison and Knights Landing. As an added convenience for their riders, Yolobus makes connections with other local public transportation systems. With connections to Unitrans and Amtrak in Davis, and Regional Transit and Light Rail in Sacramento, you have a wide range of transportation options. | Yolobus serves Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, downtown Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport, Cache Creek Casino, Esparto, Madison and Knights Landing. As an added convenience for their riders, Yolobus makes connections with other local public transportation systems. With connections to Unitrans and Amtrak in Davis, and Regional Transit and Light Rail in Sacramento, you have a wide range of transportation options. | ||
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| * Of course, if you are flexible with your schedule, and if you don't mind bearing the heat during summer, then we won't stop you from doing the transfer way. | * Of course, if you are flexible with your schedule, and if you don't mind bearing the heat during summer, then we won't stop you from doing the transfer way. | ||
| - | **Others** | + | ===== Other Transit Options ===== |
| * [[https://www.sacrt.com/causewayconnection/|138 - Causway Connection]]: Funded by UC Davis, the bus route 138 (also called the Causeway Connection) provide hourly service between the Silo Terminal and the UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) in Sacramento, with stops also located outside the Mondavi Center and the Genome and Biomedical Science Facility (GBSF). Service is provided Mon-Fri 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM and is co-operated between SacRT and Yolobus (which is why you might find an Yolobus at the terminal instead of a SacRT bus). All UCD students, including grad students, ride free with their student ID. With a little bit of walking, you can transfer to a SacRT light rail at the UCDMC stop for access to other part of Sacramento. (A fare is required to get on the light rail.) | * [[https://www.sacrt.com/causewayconnection/|138 - Causway Connection]]: Funded by UC Davis, the bus route 138 (also called the Causeway Connection) provide hourly service between the Silo Terminal and the UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) in Sacramento, with stops also located outside the Mondavi Center and the Genome and Biomedical Science Facility (GBSF). Service is provided Mon-Fri 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM and is co-operated between SacRT and Yolobus (which is why you might find an Yolobus at the terminal instead of a SacRT bus). All UCD students, including grad students, ride free with their student ID. With a little bit of walking, you can transfer to a SacRT light rail at the UCDMC stop for access to other part of Sacramento. (A fare is required to get on the light rail.) | ||
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| * Since SacRT serves Davis via the 138 (see above), its paratransit [[https://www.sacrt.com/sacrt-go-paratransit-service/|SacRT Go]] also serves area near the bus route. | * Since SacRT serves Davis via the 138 (see above), its paratransit [[https://www.sacrt.com/sacrt-go-paratransit-service/|SacRT Go]] also serves area near the bus route. | ||
| * There is also another way going to the Bay Area without using Amtrak. With 4 departures per day (2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon), SolTrans' [[https://www.soltrans.org/routes/b|Blue Line]] can take you from the Mondavi Center all the way to the Walnut Creek BART station. From there, you can transfer to BART to get to your destination. (Clipper cards are accepted on SolTrans.) | * There is also another way going to the Bay Area without using Amtrak. With 4 departures per day (2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon), SolTrans' [[https://www.soltrans.org/routes/b|Blue Line]] can take you from the Mondavi Center all the way to the Walnut Creek BART station. From there, you can transfer to BART to get to your destination. (Clipper cards are accepted on SolTrans.) | ||
| - | * (This is not a bus but I don't have better place to put it.) The [[https://police.ucdavis.edu/safe-rides|Safe Ride]] is a service provide by the UC Davis Police department and, similar to Unitrans, all drivers are UCD students. It is basically a free Uber if you wish. This is an on-demand service that runs everyday from 05:00 PM to 03:00 AM and can pick you up anywhere on campus. During late night where there is limited or even no bus service, this can get you home safely without paying for an expensive taxi. | + | * [[https://police.ucdavis.edu/safe-rides|Safe Ride]] is a service provide by the UC Davis Police department and, similar to Unitrans, all drivers are UCD students. It is basically a free Uber if you wish. This is an on-demand service that runs everyday from 05:00 PM to 03:00 AM and can pick you up anywhere on campus. During late night where there is limited or even no bus service, this can get you home safely without paying for an expensive taxi. |
| * This is only available to employees and students at UC Davis (excluding the UCDMC) and is a one-directional service: you can only get on it inside the campus. | * This is only available to employees and students at UC Davis (excluding the UCDMC) and is a one-directional service: you can only get on it inside the campus. | ||
| * You can't bring suitcase or bike on it. Backpacks, tote bags, etc. are acceptable (just not too many please). | * You can't bring suitcase or bike on it. Backpacks, tote bags, etc. are acceptable (just not too many please). | ||
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