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How to get fromPalo Alto to Davisby train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Davis by train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor
    3h 56m
    $40–86

  2. Drive 98.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Daviscar car 98.7 mi
    1h 56m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, BART, train

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    4h 51m
    $34–64

Palo Alto to Davis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 37m.

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