The cheapest and fastest trains from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Davis, CA to Monterey, 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 Monterey, CA will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 1 trains that leave Davis, CA for Monterey, CA on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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 PM5h55Davis, CA8:00 PMMonterey, CA$891One-way0 transfers
2:05 PM5h55Davis, CA8:00 PMMonterey, CA$891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Davis, CA to Monterey, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $408.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA:
A train is $373 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA costing on average $457 (€369).
Other travel options to Monterey, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€68) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.09 (€-38.78). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 2h 48m 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, CA to Monterey, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Davis, CA to Monterey, CA trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight · 3611 AMTRAK | 7:05 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 5h50 | 12:55 PM Monterey, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 3611 AMTRAK | 7:05 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 5h55 | 1:00 PM Monterey, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 3611 AMTRAK | 7:05 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 6h00 | 1:05 PM Monterey, CA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA
Trains from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 16:15, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 4:15 PM |
Last train 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Davis, CA to Monterey, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Davis, CA and Monterey, CA from $75 (€61). 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, CA to Monterey, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Davis, CA to Monterey, 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 Monterey, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Davis, CA to Monterey, 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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