4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 3 buses that leave Davis, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:05 PM4h20Davis, CA6:25 PMSanta Clara, CA$351One-way0 transfers
4:40 PM4h45Davis, CA9:25 PMSanta Clara, CA$441One-way0 transfers- 3:05 PM4h20Davis, CA7:25 PMSanta Clara, CA$501One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 PM4h20Davis, CA7:25 PMSanta Clara, CA$501One-way0 transfers
- 2:05 PM4h20Davis, CA6:25 PMSanta Clara, CA$351One-way0 transfers
- 4:40 PM4h45Davis, CA9:25 PMSanta Clara, CA$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A bus is $0.92 (€0.75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:09AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:19AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:09AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:19AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:05 PM Davis, CA | 4h20 | 6:25 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:05 PM Davis, CA | 4h20 | 7:25 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:40 PM Davis, CA | 4h45 | 9:25 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 21:19. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 9:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
FAQs: Bus from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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