Commuting
Faculty and staff commute to UC Davis and UC Davis Health campuses by driving, biking, walking, using public transit, and taking campus shuttle services. The best commute for you will depend on where you live, your schedule, and how you prefer to travel.
For personalized help planning your commute, please email: [email protected]
Commute planning tips
When thinking about your commute, consider:
- Commute times and routes can vary significantly depending on where you live
- Some options, such as biking or transit, may be more practical depending on your location
- Davis and Sacramento experience very hot, dry summers. High temperatures can significantly affect the safety and comfort of walking or biking commutes, especially during midday hours
Commute programs and discounts
You may be able to benefit from programs that support lower-cost, more flexible and lower-impact transportation options to UC Davis or UC Davis Health.
E-bike purchase program — Discounts on e-bikes through participating vendors
Commuter Card — Pre-tax payroll deductions for parking and transit expenses
Yolo Commute — Regional incentives, transit discounts and commute support programs
Zipcar — Short-term vehicle rentals on and around campus for flexible travel
Learn more about commuter programs and benefits: https://transportation.ucdavis.edu/commute
Compare your commute options
Use these resources to compare transportation options, estimate travel times, and explore parking availability.
You can also scroll down to review transportation options for each campus location.
Plan Your Commute
UC Davis
UC Davis Health
Explore possible commutes
Try searching for different commute routes, travel times, and transportation options when comparing where to live:
- “commute from [neighborhood] to UC Davis”
- “commute time from [neighborhood] to Sacramento”
- “public transportation from Sacramento to Davis”
- “train or bus options Davis to Sacramento”
- “traffic patterns Sacramento rush hour”
- “bike commute to UC Davis from [area]”