There are 8 ways to get from Davis to La Jolla by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
5h 2m$94–278Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 52m$89–325Train, bus
- Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
14h 48m$95–165Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Davis to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
18h 32m$165–394Drive 507.2 mi
- Drive from Davis to La Jollacar 507.2 mi
8h 28m$93–134Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
6h 23m$90–288Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
6h 46m$104–557Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
17h 34m$92–151
Davis to La Jolla by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Davis to La Jolla is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Davis to La Jolla is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $90 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Davis to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from F St. at 5th St. and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Davis to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
The distance between Davis and La Jolla is 526 miles. The road distance is 510.1 miles.
The best way to get from Davis to La Jolla without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 48m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Davis to La Jolla, including transfers.
Davis to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Davis to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Davis station.
The best way to get from Davis to La Jolla is to train which takes 18h 32m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 17h 34m.
What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Davis to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 18h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 14h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Davis to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Davis to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Davis to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-666-2877
- Website
- Yolobus
Bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Yolobus
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Booking & Getting There
Davis to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Davis to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davis to La Jolla is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Davis to La Jolla.
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