The cheapest and fastest trains from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Davis, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 2 trains that leave Davis, CA for San Francisco, CA on Sat, Mar 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 14 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Sat, Mar 14 the slowest trains will take 2 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$32 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Friday, March 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
545 Capitol Corridor · 6645 AMTRAK | 11:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h01 | 1:10 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 14 | |||||
547 Capitol Corridor · 6647 AMTRAK | 12:17 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h58 | 2:15 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
549 Capitol Corridor · 6649 AMTRAK | 2:19 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h01 | 4:20 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
551 Capitol Corridor · 6651 AMTRAK | 4:19 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h01 | 6:20 AM San Francisco, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Davis, CA | 2h15 | 5:20 PM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:09 PM Davis, CA | 2h01 | 8:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA
Trains from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Davis, CA and San Francisco, CA from $20 (€16). 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 San Francisco, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Davis, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Davis, CA to San Francisco, 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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