Davis, Yolo County → San José Mineta (SJC)
Davis to San José Airport Shuttle
San José is about 100 miles from Davis — a two-hour drive at best — but for some flights, and for trips to Silicon Valley, it is the airport that works. We drive it in one go from your door, at a flat price per vehicle.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SJC
—California time
San José Mineta International Airport
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
DavisSan Jose (SJC)
- Distance
- about 100 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 45 min–2 hr 15 min
- Passengers
- 1–8
- Pickups
- 24/7
CPUC licensed carrier
TCP 34179
Flights tracked
Pickup moves with your flight
Free child car seats
Fitted by your driver
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before pickup
Choose your vehicle
Vehicles for Davis to San Jose (SJC)
Two hours is a long time with a case on your lap. The SUV and the Ford Transit give every passenger a proper seat and every bag a place in the back.
Midsize Sedan
Best for one or two travelers with standard luggage.
- 3 Ppl
- 4 Bags
Full-Size SUV
Six seats and six bags, or fewer people and more luggage.
- 6 Ppl
- 6 Bags
Ford Transit Van
The group vehicle: eight passengers and eighteen bags in one van. Wine tours, wedding parties, unit moves, the golf trip.
- 8 Ppl
- 18 Bags
Vehicle spotlight
Ford Transit passenger van
Two hours south from Davis, with a proper seat for everyone.
- 1
One vehicle
No train-to-bus connections.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
Everyone seated comfortably.
- 3
18 bags
Boxes and cases for a move, all in the back.
- 4
Time built in
Pickup set for I-680 traffic.
The route
The drive from Davis to San Jose (SJC)
It is about 100 miles from Davis to SJC — usually 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The Tri-Valley on weekday afternoons is the main variable.
We take I-80 west to Cordelia, then I-680 south over the Benicia Bridge and through Walnut Creek and Pleasanton, and on to SJC by I-880 or US-101.
Your Davis address
Pickup at the time we set
I-80 west to Cordelia
Through Solano County
I-680 south
Benicia Bridge and the Tri-Valley
Fremont and Milpitas
Then I-880 or US-101
SJC terminal
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SJC | Type | Pickup in Davis |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Domestic | 4:00am |
| 12:15pm | Domestic | 8:15am |
| 5:00pm | Domestic | 12:45pm |
| 2:00pm | International | 9:00am |
Because Davis to SJC can take over two hours, we suggest leaving four hours before domestic and five before international departures. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
How it works
Booked in three simple steps
No phone call needed, and no surprises on the day: the price, the pickup time and the driver are all settled before you travel.
- 01
Enter the trip
Campus building or street address, plus your SJC flight — the fare appears straight away.
- 02
Pickup with margin
We allow for the Tri-Valley at your hour of travel.
- 03
Two hours later
At the right SJC terminal for your airline.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Davis to San Jose (SJC)
Private shuttle
From your Davis street to the SJC curb without stopping.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Students with a year's luggage, families
Train + bus
Capitol Corridor south from Davis station (only some trains reach San José), then VTA to the terminals.
Price
Lower fare
Best for
Day trips with one bag
Rideshare
A two-hour app ride, priced at the moment you request it.
Price
Rises at busy times
Best for
Travelling alone
Drive and park
Two hours each way at the wheel, plus SJC parking.
Price
Fuel, bridge toll and parking
Best for
A night or two away
Uber publishes no average for this trip. For most domestic flights, Sacramento is about 20 minutes from Davis: see Davis to Sacramento Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Davis, drop-off at San Jose (SJC)
Pickup anywhere in Davis
Campus, downtown and every neighbourhood.
- UC Davis campus
- Downtown Davis
- West Davis
- South Davis
- El Macero
SJC drop-off and pickup points
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
Coming home, pre-booked cars at SJC meet you in the garage outside baggage claim: Hourly Lot 2 (first floor) for Terminal A, Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
Quoted once
About 100 miles, one price for the vehicle.
Return flights watched
Your SJC pickup moves if the flight does.
Time at baggage claim
No charge for the first hour after landing.
Change of plans
Cancel without cost 4+ hours ahead.
Children's seats
Provided and fitted at no cost.
Name board
Driver waits inside for $25 if you want.
Cash or service ID
Either takes 10% off.
Tips
Never added to the fare.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Davis
Research and industry visits
Collaborations with South Bay companies and universities, invoiced to the department.
Corporate travel →
Where cars meet you at SJC
The garage pickup points for Terminals A and B.
San José airport guide →
End-of-year moves
Graduates heading south with everything they own.
Extra luggage →
Every airport from Davis
SMF is twenty minutes away; see how the four compare.
Davis airport shuttle →Check us out
A licensed company you can verify
State of California · Public Utilities Commission
Licensed charter-party carrier
TCP 34179
Anyone can check our authority and insurance status: search “TCP 34179” on the CPUC carrier search.
Business address5488 Waterville Way, Sacramento, CA 95835
Other airports
Other airports from Davis
Questions
Davis to San Jose (SJC): common questions
How far is San José Airport from Davis?+
About 100 miles, usually 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes.
How much is a shuttle from Davis to SJC?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown before you pay.
Is San José worth it from Davis?+
Only for a flight you cannot get elsewhere or a trip to the South Bay. Sacramento is about 20 minutes away.
Book your Davis to San Jose (SJC) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.