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Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
University art museum presenting contemporary and historical exhibitions, including works tied to UC Davis teaching and research.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$121
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$121
Fastest journey on Sep 19
12 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
12 h 25 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 543 km distance in an average of 12 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a bus costs an average of $97.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | |
8h 55m Average total duration Fastest 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA:
A bus is $755 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA costing on average $852.
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:05 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 12h25 | 9:30 AM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Santa Clarita, CA to Davis, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 337 miles (543 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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