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Compare train, bus, and flight for Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $589.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
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$151 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $589 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $151.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $589.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Train takes on average 14h 36m.
Tickets start at around $151 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$70. The journey takes 14h 6m versus 5h 51m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3814 Connecting Bus · 714 Gold Runner · 5714 Connecting Bus11:55 AM 9h20 Davis station, Davis, CA 9:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
3814 Connecting Bus · 714 Gold Runner · 5714 Connecting Bus11:55 AM 9h20 Davis station, Davis, CA 9:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
UA4006:25 PM 1h14 San Francisco International Airport 7:39 PM Burbank $349 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3812 Connecting Bus · 712 Gold Runner · 5712 Connecting Bus9:45 AM 9h30 Davis station, Davis, CA 7:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
3812 Connecting Bus · 712 Gold Runner · 5812 Connecting Bus9:45 AM 9h30 Davis station, Davis, CA 7:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
3810 Connecting Bus · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 Connecting Bus7:25 AM 9h50 Davis station, Davis, CA 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 Connecting Bus12:09 PM 12h11 Davis station, Davis, CA 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA $177 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA62143:07 PM 1h36 San Francisco International Airport 4:43 PM Los Angeles International Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA22117:00 AM 1h37 San Francisco International Airport 8:37 AM Los Angeles International Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA631612:00 PM 1h37 San Francisco International Airport 1:37 PM Los Angeles International Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $151.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Davis, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $589.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Train takes on average 14h 36m.
- Around 192 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Davis, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Davis station, Davis, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 39 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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