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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 train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £31.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Davis, CA from San Jose, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:30 5h18 San Jose, CA 16:48 Davis, CA £25 1 One-way 0 changes
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11:30 5h18 San Jose, CA 16:48 Davis, CA £25 1 One-way 0 changes
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12:30 4h46 San Jose, CA 17:16 Davis, CA £28 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Jose, CA to Davis, CA costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Davis, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Davis, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Davis station, Davis, CA.
- Coaches mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Davis, CA by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Davis, CA by train.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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