The cheapest and fastest trains from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA without transferring at least once.








Live departures
Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:19 PM Palo Alto, CA | 3h24 | 5:43 PM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:19 PM Palo Alto, CA | 3h26 | 7:45 PM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
![]() | 5:47 AM Palo Alto, CA | 3h13 | 9:00 AM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:17 AM Palo Alto, CA | 3h16 | 11:33 AM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:47 AM Palo Alto, CA | 3h06 | 1:53 PM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA
Trains from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 20:34 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak, Caltrain from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA trainsAmtrak, Caltrain trains will get you between Palo Alto, CA and Davis, CA from $34 (€27). 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 Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, 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 Davis, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, 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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