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How to get fromSan Diego to Davisby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Davis by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3h 16m
    $99–280

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Davisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 37m
    $85–153

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    14h 22m
    $94–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 16m
    $174–395

  5. Drive  515.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Daviscar car 515.9 mi
    8h 34m
    $95–136

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    4h 29m
    $92–316

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    4h 47m
    $89–278

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train
    5h 22m
    $107–547

San Diego to Davis by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Davis via Los Angeles in around 17h 16m.

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