SMF is just 23 miles away from UC Davis and has access to 12 airlines with non-stop flights to 29 cities. To get from SMF to UC Davis is quite convenient.

• Yolobus: A ride with Yolobus is convenient as it has a pickup stop just in front of the terminal and costs $2.25 per ride (cash only). Yolobus takes around 50min to each UC Davis Memorial Union and runs hourly.
• Bus 42B - from SMF to Memorial Union
• Bus 42A - from Memorial Union to SMF
• Davis Airporter: A ride with Davis Airporter has to be pre-scheduled and takes around 40min to reach UC Davis campus. It costs around $23 (plus an additional charge of $12 depending on availability)
• Uber/Lyft can be booked through the app and costs around $30 and reaches to campus in 30min.

SFO is around 83 miles away from UC Davis and has access to all the major international and domestic airlines. To get from SFO to UC Davis, there are couple of easy access ways.

• BART + Amtrak + Uber: From the SFO international (or domestic) terminal BART is available. Tickets for the BART can be purchased on station for $10.15 (cash often required). Once aboard the BART get down at the Richmond station. Note that to reach Richmond, there is a need to switch BART trains. Basically, from SFO take the Yellow Line and get down at MacArthur Station. At MacArthur Station take the Orange Line, which will help you reach Richmond. At the Richmond station, purchase the ticket for Amtrak (around $23). Both BART and Amtrak stations are co-located, so Amtrak can be easily taken next. Once on board the Amtrak, get down at Davis station and book an Uber/Lyft to reach your hotel.
• Davis Airporter: Pre-scheduled ride from SFO to hotel at Davis can be booked through Davis Airporter. A single ride with Davis Airporter takes about two and half hours and costs around $85.