How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to Davis?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Davis start from $85. The average price for this train route is around $156. 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 Santa Barbara to Davis?

The average train ride duration from Santa Barbara to Davis is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 307 miles (495 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Santa Barbara to Davis route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Santa Barbara to Davis?

The earliest train departs from Santa Barbara to Davis at 12:21pm. And the latest train departs at 12:21pm.

Train Santa Barbara to Davis from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Davis on January 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:49am	Train Station	13h 41m	10:30pm	Davis Station	Cheapest
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	Fastest
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Davis on January 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	Cheapest
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	Fastest
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	No tags
9:58am	Train Station	11h 42m	9:40pm	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Davis on January 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	Cheapest
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	Fastest
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	No tags
9:58am	Train Station	11h 42m	9:40pm	Davis Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Davis on January 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:49am	Train Station	13h 41m	10:30pm	Davis Station	Cheapest
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	Fastest
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
12:21pm	Train Station	10h 50m	11:11pm	Davis Station	No tags
9:58am	Train Station	10h 18m	8:16pm	Davis Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:15 PM PST.

Get from Santa Barbara to Davis

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

307 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5727 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 $85

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Davis?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Davis start from $85. The average price for this train route is around $156. 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 Santa Barbara to Davis?
The average train ride duration from Santa Barbara to Davis is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 307 miles (495 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Santa Barbara to Davis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Santa Barbara to Davis?
The earliest train departs from Santa Barbara to Davis at 12:21pm. And the latest train departs at 12:21pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/10

$91

01/11

$80

Today

$99

01/13

$99

01/14

$91

01/15

$80

01/16

$99

01/17

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Davis was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $482 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Davis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2026-01-15.