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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 3 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Davis, 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 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
4:00 PM3h15San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 297:15 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$341One-way0 transfers- 1:30 PM2h50San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 294:20 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$401One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM2h00San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 298:30 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$441One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM2h00San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 298:30 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$441One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM2h50San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 294:20 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$401One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM3h15San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 297:15 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA:
A train is $0.50 (€0.41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
You'll arrive about -1h -32m sooner (1h 47m by bus vs 1h 15m by car) and save roughly $-8.41 (€-6.89) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€26) vs $23 (€19)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 6:30 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 2h00 | 8:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Sol Trans to find the best option for your trip from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 21:19. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 9:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Sol Trans from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA with FlixBus, Sol Trans for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Davis, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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