Parking and Transportation

Parking

There are parking lots to the west and east of the GBSF building. Information about campus parking is available from the Transportation And Parking Services (TAPS) website, or call 530-752-TAPS (8277). Please note that a valid UC Davis permit is required to park on campus; at this time, daily parking types and rates for students, employees, and visitors are available. You can purchase a parking permit online from TAPS or via the ParkMobile app. Visitor permits may be purchased for $12.00 per day from permit dispensing machines or by using the ParkMobile app. There is also limited metered parking directly in from of the GBSF building. More information about visitor parking at UC Davis can be found online at TAPS.

Unitrans

Unitrans is operated in partnership by the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) and the City of Davis, and provides public transportation service to the entire city with over 40 buses on 15 routes, carrying over 3 million passengers a year.  For routes, fares, and schedules, visit the Unitrans website, or call 752-BUSS (2877).

UCD/UCDMC Shuttle

The UCD/UCDMC Shuttle provides service between campus and the Medical Center for persons affiliated with the University of California - this includes faculty, staff, students, interns, volunteers, patients, and visitors. The shuttle schedule is available online. Tickets and passes are available for purchase at the following locations:
  • UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services Office located on the ground level of the West Entry Parking Structure (Hutchison Drive on the Dairy Road Bikeway)
  • UC Davis Cashier's Office, 1200 Dutton Hall (first floor)
  • UCDMC Parking and Transportation Services located in  the FSSB Building, 4800 2nd Avenue, Suite 1100

Berkeley Bus

The Intercampus Bus service provides transportation between UC Davis and the Berkeley campus.  There are two round trips daily (Monday through Friday), and a limited weekend schedule.  The bus picks up and delivers passengers at the Library receiving dock on the south side of Shields Library on the Davis campus.  For additional information or make reservations, visit the Fleet Services website, or call 752-UBUS (8287).

Bicycle Licensing and Parking

All bicycles on the UC Davis campus must have a current California Bicycle License.  The current price is $10 for three years, and renewals are $5 and valid for up to three years.  Bicycle licenses increase the likelihood of a stolen bike being returned.  See the TAPS bike website for additional information and licensing locations. Bicycle parking at the GBSF is restricted to the bike racks located on the north, south, east and west sides of the building.  Any bicycles found secured to the building or an unapproved fixture will be removed by TAPS.

Alternate Transportation

Information about alternate transportation options is available from the TAPS website.