The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA without transferring at least once.
6624 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr
6630 AMTRAK · 530 Capitol Corridor
6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor
6638 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor
6640 AMTRAK · 540 Capitol Corridor
6630 AMTRAK · 530 Capitol Corridor
6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor
6638 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor
6626 AMTRAK · 526 Capitol Corridor
6636 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol CorridorTravel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6624 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor | 3:00 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h16 | 5:16 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6624 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr | 3:00 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h38 | 5:38 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6626 AMTRAK · 526 Capitol Corridor | 4:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 6:34 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6628 AMTRAK · 528 Capitol Corridor | 5:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h13 | 7:38 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6630 AMTRAK · 530 Capitol Corridor | 7:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 9:19 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor | 8:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 10:34 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6634 AMTRAK · 534 Capitol Corridor | 9:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h13 | 11:38 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6636 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol Corridor | 10:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 12:34 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6638 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 11:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 1:39 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6640 AMTRAK · 540 Capitol Corridor | 11:50 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h10 | 2:00 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6642 AMTRAK · 542 Capitol Corridor | 12:45 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h15 | 3:00 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6644 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor | 2:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h16 | 4:16 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6648 AMTRAK · 548 Capitol Corridor | 2:50 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h14 | 5:04 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6650 AMTRAK · 550 Capitol Corridor | 3:25 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h15 | 5:40 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
5014 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight | 4:50 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h21 | 7:11 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Davis, CA from $19 (€15). 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 San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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