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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Davisby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    7h 51m
    $108–168

  2. Drive 284.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Daviscar car 284.3 mi
    4h 58m
    $52–75

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 6m
    $100–210

  4. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBP - SMF
    7h 3m
    $206–614

  5. Bus, train via Fairfield

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Davistrain train
    8h 4m
    $53–95

  6. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    5h 42m
    $182–462

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    6h 47m
    $253–615

  8. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    8h 17m
    $259–543

San Luis Obispo to Davis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours.

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