4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Sacramento, CA for Davis, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 4 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 22 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 20 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.
10:00 AM0h20Sacramento, CA10:20 AMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers- 2:15 PM0h20Sacramento, CA2:35 PMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM0h20Sacramento, CA6:35 PMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 PM0h20Sacramento, CA8:35 PMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM0h20Sacramento, CA10:20 AMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
- 2:15 PM0h20Sacramento, CA2:35 PMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM0h20Sacramento, CA6:35 PMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 PM0h20Sacramento, CA8:35 PMDavis, CA$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA:
A bus is $0.59 (€0.48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 20m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (20m by bus vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:15 PM Sacramento, CA | 0h20 | 2:35 PM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 PM Sacramento, CA | 0h20 | 6:35 PM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 PM Sacramento, CA | 0h20 | 8:35 PM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 10:00 AM Sacramento, CA | 0h20 | 10:20 AM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA
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Buses from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Sacramento, CA to Davis, CA
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