There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Davis by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to DavisCapitol Corridor
3h 58m$37–44Drive 98.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silicon Valley to Davis98.8 mi
1h 56m$18–26Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Tully & King22
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentoSan Fran
6h 30m$58–62Bus, BART, train
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Take the train from Richmond to Davis
4h 49m$35–43
Silicon Valley to Davis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Davis is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Davis is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Davis. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at 5th St at I St. via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Davis. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Davis via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Silicon Valley and Davis is 133 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.
The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Davis without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Silicon Valley to Davis, including transfers.
Silicon Valley to Davis bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Galvez station.
Silicon Valley to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Davis is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $57 - $62 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to 5th St at I St. via Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & K St, and J St. at 8th St. in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from El Camino & Galvez to Tully & King
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.samtrans.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silicon Valley to Davis bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.
Silicon Valley to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Davis is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Silicon Valley to Davis.
There are 200+ hotels available in Davis.












