The cheapest and fastest trains from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 5 trains that leave Davis, CA for San Jose, CA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Davis, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Davis, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Davis, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
723 Capitol Corridor | 14:19 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h55 | 17:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
723 Capitol Corridor | 14:19 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 16:57 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
11 Coast Starlight · 729 Capitol Corridor | 15:05 Davis station, Davis, CA | 4h42 | 19:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 change | |
11 Coast Starlight | 15:05 Davis station, Davis, CA | 3h09 | 18:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
727 Capitol Corridor | 15:42 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h59 | 18:41 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
727 Capitol Corridor | 15:42 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h40 | 18:22 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 17:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 19:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 17:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h56 | 20:05 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
733 Capitol Corridor | 18:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 20:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
733 Capitol Corridor | 18:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h55 | 21:04 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
741 Capitol Corridor | 21:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 23:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
741 Capitol Corridor | 21:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h53 | 00:02 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
745 Capitol Corridor | 00:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 02:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
745 Capitol Corridor | 00:09 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h56 | 03:05 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
747 Capitol Corridor | 01:19 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h38 | 03:57 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
747 Capitol Corridor | 01:19 Davis station, Davis, CA | 2h55 | 04:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:10 Davis, CA | 2h51 | 09:01 San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Davis, CA | 3h09 | 10:14 San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Davis, CA | 2h52 | 10:02 San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 23:29 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Davis, CA and San Jose, CA from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Davis, CA to San Jose, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Davis, CA to San Jose, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Davis, CA and San Jose, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with limited spaces.
- Bistro 33
- Burgers and Brew
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Best Western University Lodge
- Aggie Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
- Hallmark Inn UC Davis
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform area: access to Amtrak services
- Bus: Unitrans routes A, L, P, Q, and W
- Yolobus routes 42A and 42B
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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