- Must visit
California Academy of Sciences
Renowned science museum with rainforest dome, aquarium, and planetarium. Interactive exhibits make it a standout for all ages.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$44
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$44
Fastest journey on Oct 29
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
2 h 15 m
Trains on Oct 29
1
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 $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA without transferring at least once.
11 Coast Starlight · 5011 Connecting Bus
11 Coast Starlight · 5011 Connecting BusTrains from Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
There are 28 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 17m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
521 Capitol Corridor | 4:36 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 5:55 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
523 Capitol Corridor | 5:39 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 6:58 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
525 Capitol Corridor | 6:19 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 7:38 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
527 Capitol Corridor | 6:58 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h18 | 8:16 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
529 Capitol Corridor | 7:57 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h20 | 9:17 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 Capitol Corridor | 9:09 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 10:28 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 Capitol Corridor | 10:09 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 11:28 AM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
537 Capitol Corridor | 11:09 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 12:28 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor | 12:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 1:28 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
541 Capitol Corridor | 1:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h23 | 2:32 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
543 Capitol Corridor | 2:39 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h17 | 3:56 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 Capitol Corridor | 4:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h20 | 5:29 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
547 Capitol Corridor | 5:17 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 6:36 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
549 Capitol Corridor | 7:19 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h19 | 8:38 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
551 Capitol Corridor | 9:19 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1h21 | 10:40 PM Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Renowned science museum with rainforest dome, aquarium, and planetarium. Interactive exhibits make it a standout for all ages.
Major fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park with American art, textiles, and a panoramic tower. A classic cultural highlight.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with landmark architecture and strong global collections. Essential for art-focused visitors.
Large urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and trails. It is a must for relaxing, walking, and seeing several major attractions.
Steeply curving block lined with flowers and grand homes. This famous street offers classic photos and a quintessential San Francisco scene.
Popular waterfront promenade with bay views, piers, and ferries. Great for walking, people-watching, and connecting to nearby sights.
A crusty loaf with a tangy flavor shaped by the city’s historic wild yeast culture. It is one of San Francisco’s most iconic foods.
Fresh local Dungeness crab, often cracked and served simply or in cioppino. It is a Bay Area seasonal specialty tied to the fishing waterfront.
A tomato-based seafood stew created by Italian American fishermen in North Beach. It is a classic San Francisco dish built from the day’s catch.
Celebrated fine dining destination known for inventive tasting menus and polished service in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic North Beach seafood house famous for cioppino, crab, and old-school San Francisco waterfront charm.
Legendary Mission taqueria known for large Mission-style burritos and a lively, no-frills local atmosphere.
Very high hotel, dining, and transport costs make San Francisco pricier than most US cities and many major tourist destinations.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and round up or tip $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Davis, CA to San Francisco, CA trains use the Davis Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Davis, CA and San Francisco, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Davis Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bistro 33, Burgers and Brew
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Davis Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Davis Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Davis Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Davis Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Davis Station.
Nearby hotels include Best Western University Lodge, Aggie Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, Hallmark Inn UC Davis.
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