The cheapest and fastest trains from Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
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 $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 14 trains that leave Davis, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Tue, Feb 24, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
527 Capitol Corridor
539 NA
547 Capitol Corridor
523 Capitol Corridor
521 Capitol Corridor
539 NA
547 Capitol Corridor
523 Capitol Corridor
521 Capitol Corridor
529 Capitol CorridorTravel 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 train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Davis, CA to Santa Clara, CA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
547 Capitol Corridor | 1:17 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h29 | 3:46 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
547 Capitol Corridor | 1:17 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 3:55 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
521 Capitol Corridor | 12:36 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 3:14 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
521 Capitol Corridor | 12:36 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h29 | 3:05 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
523 Capitol Corridor | 1:39 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 4:17 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
523 Capitol Corridor | 1:39 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h29 | 4:08 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
527 Capitol Corridor | 2:58 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h33 | 5:31 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
527 Capitol Corridor | 2:58 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h42 | 5:40 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
529 Capitol Corridor | 3:57 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h41 | 6:38 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
529 Capitol Corridor | 3:57 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h30 | 6:27 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
539 NA | 8:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h29 | 10:38 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
539 NA | 8:09 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 10:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
543 Capitol Corridor | 10:39 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h40 | 1:19 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
543 Capitol Corridor | 10:39 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h31 | 1:10 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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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 31m. 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 29m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
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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