Train from San Diego, CA, US to Davis: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Davis on 20 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Davis StationCheapest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Davis StationFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Davis StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Davis StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Davis StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Davis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Davis. The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
17h 15mAverage duration
466 milesDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£76 - £124Average duration17h 15m
19kg CO₂e
Average price£94 - £626Average duration17h 1m
69kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Davis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Davis?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Davis start from £94. The average price for this train route is around £131. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Diego to Davis?

    The average train journey time from San Diego to Davis is 17h 1m, covering a distance of 474 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Diego to Davis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Davis?

    The earliest train from San Diego to Davis departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
15/12
£72
16/12
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Today
£78
18/12
£78
19/12
£73
20/12
£73
21/12
£78
22/12
£78
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Davis was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Davis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £72 to £612 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Davis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £73, which is on 2025-12-19.

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