The cheapest and fastest trains from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Jose, CA for Davis, CA every day 1 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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 San Jose, CA to Davis, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m 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
San Jose, CA to Davis, CA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
538 Capitol Corridor | 22:55 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2h41 | 01:36 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
538 Capitol Corridor | 23:00 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2h36 | 01:36 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
542 Capitol Corridor | 00:05 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2h41 | 02:46 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
542 Capitol Corridor | 00:10 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2h36 | 02:46 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
544 Capitol Corridor | 01:05 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2h41 | 03:46 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
544 Capitol Corridor | 01:10 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2h36 | 03:46 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
546 Capitol Corridor | 02:05 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2h40 | 04:45 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
546 Capitol Corridor | 02:10 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2h35 | 04:45 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
14 Coast Starlight | 03:58 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3h13 | 07:11 Davis station, Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:05 San Jose, CA | 2h48 | 20:53 Davis, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Jose, CA and Davis, CA from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: San Jose, CA to Davis, CA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Jose, CA and Davis, CA
- 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
- 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
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