The cheapest and fastest trains from Salinas, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA to Davis, CA will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salinas, CA for Davis, CA on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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 Salinas, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€67 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Davis, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Davis, CA trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 9:00 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 4h36 | 1:36 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
4761 AMTRAK · 546 Capitol Corridor | 11:40 PM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 5h05 | 4:45 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
4765 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight | 1:10 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 6h01 | 7:11 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
14 Coast Starlight | 2:13 AM Salinas Station, Salinas, CA | 4h58 | 7:11 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salinas, CA to Davis, CA
Trains from Salinas, CA to Davis, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€67) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€67) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 03:25 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salinas, CA to Davis, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salinas, CA and Davis, CA from $46 (€37). 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 Salinas, CA to Davis, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA to Davis, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit center with facilities for buses and trains.
- Bus: Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) services available
- 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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