All customers ride Unitrans fare-free on Thursday, July 13 due to the Spare the Air announcement. Unitrans provides free rides for all customers on the first 15 Spare the Air days of the summer. (3/15)
Effective Monday, August 7, 2023, the following Unitrans service changes go into effect. The changes are focused on improving service reliability and safety on campus during the class passing period. The changes were approved by the Unitrans Advisory Committee on April 27, 2023. Service frequencies will be restored to pre-pandemic levels as driver staffing improves. For frequently asked questions about the service changes, click here.
All Door Boarding Ending: Starting August 7, on single deck buses, please board through the front door only. On double decker buses, customers may continue to board through the rear door when a conductor is present. Fares and passes are required and will be checked for all customers. Please have your pass or fare ready before the bus arrives. Your passes and fares pay for Unitrans service. Graduate students and staff do not currently pay for Unitrans access and must pay the fare or purchase a pass. For accepted passes and fares, click here!
A Line to/from Memorial Union Bus Terminal: The A line will operate to/from the Memorial Union Terminal only. The schedule is significantly revised. Click here for schedule.
Z Line to/from Silo Bus Terminal: The Z line will operate to/from the Silo Bus Terminal only. The schedule is significantly revised. Click here for schedule.
12:00 PM Terminal Departures (ALL Lines): All 12:00 PM terminal departures will now depart at 12:10 PM. This change will reduce traffic in the campus core during the class passing period.
Schedule Adjustments: The E, G, L, U, V, V Express, and V Limited schedules were adjusted by 1-3 minutes. See individual schedules for updates.
8:00 AM Weekend P & Q Line Trips: On weekends, the P & Q lines will operate full trips starting from the Memorial Union Terminal at 8:00 AM.
Service Frequency Improvements: Unitrans will continue increasing frequencies from today’s levels as staffng improves. Unitrans will prioritize frequency improvements based on two factors: 1) Restoring 30 minute service to all routes and 2) Increasing frequencies based on crowding. Approved increases:
Contact us at 530-752-2877 or unitrans@ucdavis.edu with questions or comments.
On Tuesday, July 4, Unitrans will operate weekend service in observance of Independence Dat. Summer service resumes on Wednesday, July 5.
On Monday, June 19, Unitrans will operate weekend service in observance of Juneteenth. Summer service resumes on Tuesday, June 20.
Starting Friday, June 16 thru September 26, Unitrans is operating summer service!
Summer Service:
30-minute service: D, G, J, P, Q, V, and W
60-minute service: A, B, C, E, F, K, L, M, and Z
No service at the Silo Terminal on weekdays after 8:10 PM departures. All service at the MU Terminal from 8:35 PM to 10:10 PM including West Village service via the U line.
No line suspensions this summer!
Regular academic year service resumes on September 27. Contact Unitrans at unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions!
Expect potential service delays on the C, D, J, and V lines tonight (3/14) through 10pm due to a scheduled event on campus. Some buses may be detoured at various times without notice depending on conditions. Special phone support is available until 8pm at (530) 752-2877 if you have any questions or need assistance.
Unitrans appreciates your patience!
Unitrans service will be modified for winter finals and spring break! See below for details.
Monday, March 20 thru Friday, March 24 - Winter Quarter service continues with the following modifications...
Night Service will operate on Friday, March 24
Special late night trips added for A (11:10 PM), C (10:40 PM), D (11:10 PM), J (11:10 PM), K (8:35 PM & 9:35 PM), L (11:10 PM), P (11:10 PM), Q (11:10 PM), V (10:40 PM & 11:10 PM), and W (11:10 PM)
All service fare-free during finals week!
Monday, March 27 thru Thursday, March 30 - Break Service will operate. All service will be to/from the MU Terminal. Service will only operate on the B, E, F, G, K, L-MU, M, O, P, Q, and U lines.
Friday, March 31 - Weekend service will operate in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
Regular academic year service resumes on Monday, April 3. Contact Unitrans at unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions!
Just in time for spring quarter, the A & Z line schedules are expanding! Starting Monday, April 3, A line service will again operate every 30 minutes during the academic year! With this change, the Z line will change from operating at the "bottom of the hour" to the "top of the hour" providing customers with both the A and Z lines to get to class on-time for classes starting on the hour. The Z line will also offer expanded evening hours with trips at 6:10 PM, 7:10 PM, and 8:10 PM. Remember, Yolobus also operates 30-60 minute service on Fifth Street too!
Click here for A line schedule (change "Term" to "Spring Quarter" for updated schedule)
Click here for Z line schedule (change "Term" to "Spring Quarter" for updated schedule)
Updated Z line terminal departure times: 7:00, 8:00, 9:05, 10:05, 11:05, 12:00, 1:10, 2:10, 3:10, 4:10, 5:10, 6:10, 7:10, and 8:10
Contact us at unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions.
In observance of Presidents' Day, on Monday, February 20, Unitrans will operate weekend service. For more information, please contact Unitrans at 530-752-2877 or unitrans@ucdavis.edu.
Unitrans is starting the J Express on Tuesday, February 21! The J Express will park next to the J line at the Silo Terminal and depart at select times when the J line is most crowded. The J Express will operate non-stop from the Silo Terminal via Highway 113 to Sycamore Lane and serve only stops on Sycamore Lane. The J Express is a faster way for Sycamore Lane residents to get home! The J Express will also make the ride more comfortable for all J line customers. This service will only operate at the listed times when drivers are available. Try it out!
Silo Departure Times (Monday-Friday during academic quarter)
3:10 PM
4:10 PM
5:10 PM
6:10 PM
7:10 PM
Stops:
Marketplace/Pepperwood Apartments Outbound (#139)
Sycamore at Antelope/Temescal Apartments Outbound (#140)
North Sycamore Loop (#144)
Chaparral Apartments Inbound (#143)
Contact our office with questions at 530-752-2877 or unitrans@ucdavis.edu.