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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)
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     * [[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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 **[[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]]**
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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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