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Compare train and bus for San Jose, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr384 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr384, while a bus costs an average of kr432.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr384 Average price Cheapest | kr432 Average price | kr268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA:
A train is kr49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA costing on average kr432.
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around kr384 compared to roughly kr268 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-116.01. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 40m 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.
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How to get from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:30 AM5h18San Jose, CA4:48 PMDavis, CAkr3351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 AM5h18San Jose, CA4:48 PMDavis, CAkr3351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:35 PM2h55San Jose, CA4:30 PMDavis, CAkr7281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 PM4h54San Jose, CA5:24 PMDavis, CAkr3791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA:
A train is kr49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA costing on average kr432.
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Davis, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Davis station, Davis, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Davis, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Davis, CA by train.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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