What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Davis?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Davis is to bus and train which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Davis?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Davis is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Davis?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Davis. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Davis via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Davis?

The distance between Palo Alto and Davis is 131 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Davis without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Davis without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Davis?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Palo Alto to Davis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Davis train from?

Palo Alto to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Davis train arrive?

Palo Alto to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Davis?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Davis is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Palo Alto to Davis.

Where can I stay near Davis?

There are 218+ hotels available in Davis.

Palo Alto to Davis - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Davis by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain Capitol Corridor
3h 56m
$35–81
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Davistrain
5h 32m
$17–35
Drive 98.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Daviscar 98.7 mi
1h 56m
$18–26
BART, train
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 4m
$35–63

Palo Alto to Davis by train (Amtrak)

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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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 $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 37m.

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