There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Davis to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
3h 58m$42–85Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region)car 131.1 mi
2h 23m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Davis to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus 17
5h 58m$53–84Bus, fly, Caltrain
- Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus
5h 26m$469–781
Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region). However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at Ocean & Water via Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Davis and Santa Cruz County (Region) is 151 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region), including transfers.
Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Davis station.
Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region) is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Davis to Santa Cruz County (Region).
There are 165+ hotels available in Santa Cruz County (Region).
What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Santa Cruz County (Region), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Davis to Ocean & Water via Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Davis to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Water
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Water
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Water
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Davis to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-666-2877
- Website
- avl.yctd.org
Bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- avl.yctd.org
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide











