How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Davis?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Davis start from R 2 085. The average price for this train route is around R 2 921. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 764 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Davis route?

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

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.

Train San Diego to Davis from R 1 634 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Davis on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 37m	09:38	Davis Station	Cheapest
16:10	Old Town San Diego	15h 54m	08:04	Davis Station	Fastest
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	16h 3m	08:04	Davis Station	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	16h 3m	08:04	Davis Station	No tags
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 15m	09:16	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Davis on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 23m	09:24	Davis Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	17:20	Davis Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Davis on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 23m	09:24	Davis Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	17:20	Davis Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Davis on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 37m	09:38	Davis Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	17:20	Davis Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Davis on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 37m	09:38	Davis Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	17:20	Davis Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	23:11	Davis Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:18 AM PST.

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 R 1 696, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

17h 15mAverage duration

752 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 696 - R 2 770	Average duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 085 - R 14 023	Average duration17h 1m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 654 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5654 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 676

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Davis?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Davis start from R 2 085. The average price for this train route is around R 2 921. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 764 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Davis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
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.

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R 1 634

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R 1 634

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Davis was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 634

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 R 1 634 to R 13 701 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 R 1 634, which is on 2025-12-19.