Gunrock Express is your new personal mail and shipping center located on the UC Davis campus, offering USPS, UPS, FedEx services, and USPS stamps, too.
Gunrock Express is officially OPEN!
Gunrock Express, the new UC Davis shipping and mailing center, will offer services to UC Davis faculty, staff and students for their personal packages/mailing needs.
Location, Hours, Payment Methods Accepted
Location
- 650 La Rue Road, Davis, CA 95616 (located behind the UC Davis Scientific Store)
- two short-term vehicle parking spots available in the back of the building
- bike parking also available
Hours
- Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm, excluding university holidays
Payment Methods Accepted
- All major credit cards accepted, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
- Cash and Checks are not accepted.
Services Offered
- Discounted package services with FedEx, UPS; all shipping service levels available
- USPS shipping and postal stamp sales; all shipping service levels available
- Packaging (boxes, envelopes) available for express-level carrier service
- Drop-off shipping available for packages that are already labeled and have postage/do not require additional processing
Contact
Email: gunrockexpress@ucdavis.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there carrier (UPS, FedEx, USPS) packaging available?
- Yes, free carrier packaging is available when utilizing express shipping services (carrier packaging is not applicable for ground shipments).
- Is there non-carrier recycled packaging available?
- Yes, but this is subject to availability; there are no guarantees on size, number, etc.
- Are pre-posted packages accepted?
- Yes, packages with prepaid UPS, FedEx, or USPS shipping labels that are affixed can be dropped off for pick-up by the carrier. No proof of drop-off will be provided.
- Can I drop off Amazon returns?
- Yes, if a pre-paid UPS, FedEx, or USPS shipping label is affixed to the package. No proof of drop-off will be provided. For Amazon pick-up/drop-off services, please visit the UC Davis Amazon Hub.
- Can I ship a laptop?
- Yes. laptops may be shipped, one per box, with the battery installed in the equipment. Loose batteries are not allowed. Follow the packaging procedures outlined at How to Ship a Computer | FedEx.
- Can I ship a cell phone?
- Yes, cell phones may be shipped, one per box, with the battery installed in the equipment. Loose batteries are not allowed. Follow the packaging procedures outlined at Shipping Phones | FedEx.
- Can I ship dry ice?
- Dry ice shipping, as well as other hazardous materials shipping, is not available for personal packages. UC Davis business-related packages, with appropriate documentation, containing dry ice may be dropped off for processing at 615 Hopkins Rd.
- Can I ship international mail and packages?
- Yes, international shipping is available, but with USPS only.