The cheapest and fastest trains from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, 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 station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 2 trains that leave Davis station, Davis, CA for Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
3:42 PM2h40Davis station, Davis, CA6:22 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$391One-way0 transfers
2:42 PM2h40Davis station, Davis, CA5:22 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$391One-way0 transfers
3:42 PM2h40Davis station, Davis, CA6:22 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$391One-way0 transfers
2:42 PM2h40Davis station, Davis, CA5:22 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.96 (€-14.70). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
741 Capitol Corridor | 1:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 3:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
745 Capitol Corridor | 4:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 6:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
747 Capitol Corridor | 5:19 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 7:57 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:42 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h40 | 5:22 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:42 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h40 | 6:22 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
Trains from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:58, the last at 15:42. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 1:58 PM |
Last train 3:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Amtrak from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Davis station, Davis, CA and Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA from $34 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Davis station, Davis, CA to Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with limited spaces
- Bistro 33
- Burgers and Brew
- Outside the main entrance
- $0.50
- Best Western University Lodge
- Aggie Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
- Hallmark Inn UC Davis
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform area: access to Amtrak services
- Bus: Unitrans routes A, L, P, Q, and W
- Yolobus routes 42A and 42B
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