The cheapest and fastest trains from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Davis, CA to 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, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Davis, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Sat, Jan 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 10 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Sat, Jan 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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 train and bus for Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Davis to Santa Clara trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from Davis to Santa Clara. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Davis to Santa Clara.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Trains from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Davis, CA and Santa Clara, CA from $35 (€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, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Davis, CA to 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, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Davis, CA to 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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