What is the cheapest way to get from Davis to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Davis to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Davis to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Davis to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Davis and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Davis to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Davis to Palo Alto?

The distance between Davis and Palo Alto is 131 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

How do I travel from Davis to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Davis to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Davis to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Davis to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Davis to Palo Alto train from?

Davis to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Davis station.

Where does the Davis to Palo Alto train arrive?

Davis to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Davis to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Davis to Palo Alto is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Davis to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 647+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Davis to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane, and BART

There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 13m
$37–43
Drive 98.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Davis to Palo Altocar 98.1 mi
1h 55m
$18–26
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
4h 17m
$43–260
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
3h 32m
$39–47

Davis to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak)

49Weekly Trains

3h 13mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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