What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Davis?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Davis is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Davis?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Davis is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Davis?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Davis. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni Ln via Horton @ 59th and Walnut Creek BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Davis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Davis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Salinas to Davis?

The distance between Salinas and Davis is 185 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Davis without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Davis without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Davis?

The train from Salinas to Davis takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Davis bus from?

Salinas to Davis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Davis train from?

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

Train or bus from Salinas to Davis?

The best way to get from Salinas to Davis is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Salinas to Davis bus arrive?

Salinas to Davis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Salinas to Davis train arrive?

Salinas to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Davis?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Davis is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Salinas to Davis.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Davis?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to Davis?

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Where can I stay near Davis?

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Salinas to Davis

Rome2Rio compared 3 ways to get from Salinas to Davis. The best route is Train, a distance of 207.755 km.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Davistrain Coast Starlight
4h 58m
$60–120
Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Daviscar 159.2 mi
2h 48m
$30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni Lnbus B
6h 2m
$48–69

Salinas to Davis by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

4h 58mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Mrak Hall Dr & Alumni Ln via Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, MacArthur, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek BART in around 6h 2m.

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