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How to get fromSanta Monica to Davisby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Davis by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    5h 8m
    $73–434

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    13h 36m
    $52–179

  3. Bus via Stockton Blvd & 65Th St

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus San Fran
    11h 31m
    $58–60

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 17m
    $84–174

  5. Drive 393.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Daviscar car 393.9 mi
    6h 32m
    $72–104

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    6h 19m
    $80–376

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train
    7h 18m
    $97–444

  8. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    6h 32m
    $86–492

  9. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    7h 1m
    $98–567

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    7h 56m
    $131–778

Santa Monica to Davis by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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