There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Davis by train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Davistrain Coast Starlight
6h 51m$62–123Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Daviscar 171.4 mi
3h 2m$32–46Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain
5h 24m$225–614Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
5h 46m$49–336
Monterey to Davis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Davis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Davis is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Davis. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Davis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Monterey and Davis is 204 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Davis without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Monterey to Davis, including transfers.
Monterey to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Davis is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $340 and takes 5h 46m.
Monterey to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Davis is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Monterey to Davis.
What companies run services between Monterey, 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, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
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