The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 4 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Davis, CA on Thu, Jun 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
5:41 AM1h30San Francisco, CA7:11 AMDavis, CA$191One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM2h48San Francisco, CA4:48 PMDavis, CA$271One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM2h21San Francisco, CA6:11 AMDavis, CA$271One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM2h16San Francisco, CA3:16 AMDavis, CA$391One-way0 transfers
5:41 AM1h30San Francisco, CA7:11 AMDavis, CA$191One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM2h16San Francisco, CA3:16 AMDavis, CA$391One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM2h21San Francisco, CA6:11 AMDavis, CA$271One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM2h48San Francisco, CA4:48 PMDavis, CA$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $19. 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 $19, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA:
A train is $0.51 (€0.41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Davis, CA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.00 (€-6.48). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6624 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr | 7:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h48 | 9:48 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6624 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor | 7:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h16 | 9:16 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6626 AMTRAK · 526 Capitol Corridor | 8:15 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h19 | 10:34 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6628 AMTRAK · 528 Capitol Corridor | 9:25 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h13 | 11:38 AM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6630 AMTRAK · 530 Capitol Corridor | 11:05 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h14 | 1:19 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor | 12:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 2:34 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6634 AMTRAK · 534 Capitol Corridor | 1:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h13 | 3:38 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6636 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol Corridor | 2:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 4:34 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6638 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 3:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h09 | 5:39 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6640 AMTRAK · 540 Capitol Corridor | 3:50 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6642 AMTRAK · 542 Capitol Corridor | 4:45 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h15 | 7:00 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
6644 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor | 6:00 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h16 | 8:16 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h16 | 3:16 AM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
6650 AMTRAK · 550 Capitol Corridor | 7:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h15 | 9:40 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
5014 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:50 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h21 | 11:11 PM Davis station, Davis, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:50 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h21 | 6:11 AM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:41 AM San Francisco, CA | 1h30 | 7:11 AM Davis, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 21 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 9:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
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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