The cheapest and fastest trains from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
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 $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
It's difficult to get from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palo Alto, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:46 AM Palo Alto, CA | 3h07 | 1:53 PM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:46 PM Palo Alto, CA | 3h00 | 5:46 PM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Palo Alto, CA | 3h00 | 6:46 PM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 5:46 AM Palo Alto, CA | 3h14 | 9:00 AM Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:16 AM Palo Alto, CA | 3h17 | 11:33 AM 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 20 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 19 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 9m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 20:34 |
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 $21 (€17). 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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