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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Davis start from $122. The average price for this train route is around $170. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from San Diego to Davis is 17h 1m, covering a distance of 474 miles (764 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to Davis route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Davis?

The earliest train departs from San Diego to Davis at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 6:10am.

Train San Diego to Davis from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Davis on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 37m	9:38am	Davis Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	15h 54m	8:04am	Davis Station	Fastest
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	16h 3m	8:04am	Davis Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	16h 3m	8:04am	Davis Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 15m	9:16am	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Davis on December 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 23m	9:24am	Davis Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	5:20pm	Davis Station	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Davis on December 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 23m	9:24am	Davis Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	5:20pm	Davis Station	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Davis on December 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 37m	9:38am	Davis Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	5:20pm	Davis Station	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Davis on December 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 37m	9:38am	Davis Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 10m	5:20pm	Davis Station	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	17h 10m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Davis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Davis. The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

17h 15mAverage Duration

466 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $162	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $816	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $98

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $122. The average price for this train route is around $170. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Davis?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Davis is 17h 1m, covering a distance of 474 miles (764 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to Davis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Davis?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to Davis at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 6:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/16

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12/17

$101

Today

$101

12/19

$95

12/20

$95

12/21

$101

12/22

$101

12/23

$101

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Davis was searched and found on Dec 19, 2025 with a price of $95

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 $95 to $797 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 $95 which is on 2025-12-19.