Airport Transportation for the Davis Community
Students are the first group that comes to mind, but Davis has a much broader travel profile. Faculty fly to conferences, researchers host visiting collaborators, agricultural and biotech professionals meet clients across the country and families come to town for graduation.
A shuttle fits all of them because it removes the two biggest sources of airport stress: parking and timing.
We pick up at residences across Davis, the UC Davis campus and its residence halls, downtown hotels, the neighborhoods around Covell Boulevard and Mace Boulevard and the areas near the Davis Amtrak station.
If you are staying near the Mondavi Center for a performance or event, your driver can meet you at your hotel the next morning.
Davis to SMF and the Bay Area Airports
Davis to Sacramento International (SMF)
Davis has one of the easiest routes to SMF in the region, a short run up I-80 and I-5 that gives you the most breathing room before check-in.
Davis to San Francisco International (SFO)
Ideal for international travel and the widest airline choice. We add extra planning time for peak-hour traffic on I-80.
Davis to Oakland International (OAK)
A good Bay Area alternative with compact terminals and strong domestic service.
Davis to San José Mineta International (SJC)
Well suited to Silicon Valley trips, with a pickup time set to account for the longer drive.
Roundtrips and one-way rides are both available, and every route runs in reverse for arrivals.
Perfect for Students, Parents and Faculty
College travel has predictable peaks, and shuttles are especially useful around them:
Break and holiday departures
Book ahead so your ride is locked in before everyone else starts looking.
Move-in and move-out
Parents arriving to help can leave on a schedule that matches the move.
Graduation weekend
Large families can ride together in a van and skip the crush of rideshare requests.
Group travel
Teams, clubs and research groups can split the cost of a single vehicle.
Visiting scholars. Guests arriving at SMF or SFO can be brought straight to campus or a downtown hotel.
Vehicles and Pricing
SUV, 1–7 passengers
from $150 per airport or point-to-point trip, or $75 per hour.
This is a standard SUV rather than a limousine.
Shuttle van, 1–10 passengers
from $250 per trip, or $90 per hour.
Shuttle van, 1–14 passengers
from $300 per trip, or $100 per hour.
If your group wants to stop at another pickup on the way, such as a roommate or a family member, let us know when booking. Extra stops are added to the quote so there are no surprises.
A Smarter Choice Than a Bike, a Bus or a Borrowed Car
In Davis, many people live without a car, and asking a friend for an airport ride is a favor that only goes so far. Transit options can work, but they usually mean transfers, schedules and long walks with luggage. A private shuttle gives you one pickup, one vehicle and one drop-off. It is particularly useful for early flights, when public transit may not be running at the right times.
For travelers with bikes, instruments, lab equipment or oversized luggage, tell us in advance so we can plan the vehicle and space accordingly.
Business and Event Travel in Davis
Davis hosts conferences, symposiums and agricultural events throughout the year, and visitors often fly into SMF or SFO. A pre-booked airport transfer gives guests a smooth arrival and departure, and it gives organizers one less thing to coordinate.
For multi-stop days, hourly service lets you build an itinerary around a single vehicle: pick up speakers, drive to campus and return to the airport on time.
Davis Services: Airport Transfers, Point-to-Point, Hourly As Directed and Wine Tours
Airport transfers
Airport RoutesPrivate rides between Davis and SMF, SFO, OAK or SJC, in both directions. Starting rates are $150 for the SUV, $250 for the 10-passenger van and $300 for the 14-passenger van.
Point-to-point rides
Direct RidesUse the same starting rates to travel between any two addresses: from a UC Davis residence hall to a hotel in Sacramento, from the Davis train station to a conference venue, or from a downtown restaurant back to your lodging. Share the pickup and drop-off and your driver takes care of the route.
Hourly as directed
Flexible HourlyBook a driver by the hour for a day with several stops, such as touring campus with prospective students, shuttling visiting speakers or running a family weekend. Rates are $75 per hour for the SUV, $90 for the 10-passenger van and $100 for the 14-passenger van.
Wine tours from Davis
Tours & OutingsYolo County has its own growing wine scene, with tasting rooms in nearby Winters and the surrounding countryside, and Napa Valley is a straightforward drive west. A chauffeured tasting day suits faculty gatherings, graduation celebrations and parents visiting their students. Everyone gets to enjoy the wine, and the driver handles parking and navigation.
How to Reserve
Share your Davis pickup address, destination airport and flight time.
Choose a vehicle that matches your group and bags.
Confirm online at any hour. There are no cancellation fees.
Meet your driver at the agreed time.
Why Davis Travelers Pick Us
Support for early, late and holiday departures
Davis Airport Shuttle FAQs
How much does a shuttle from Davis to the airport cost?
Starting rates are $150 in the SUV, $250 in the 10-passenger van and $300 in the 14-passenger van. Extra stops are priced separately.
Can you pick me up on the UC Davis campus?
Yes. Give us the building or residence hall name and a clear meeting point when you book.
How early should students book before a break?
As soon as your flight is confirmed. Holiday and graduation weekends are busy, and early booking secures your preferred time.
Do you serve the Davis train station?
Yes, we can pick up or drop off at the station as part of an airport transfer.
Can parents book a ride for their student?
Absolutely. Enter the student’s pickup details and flight information when booking.