There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Davis by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Davistrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 33m$45–94Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Cruz to Daviscar 131.9 mi
2h 24m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Davisbus
7h 14m$57–89
Santa Cruz to Davis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Davis is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Davis is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Davis. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Davis via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Santa Cruz and Davis is 151 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Davis without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Santa Cruz to Davis, including transfers.
Santa Cruz to Davis bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Santa Cruz to Davis bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Davis is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Santa Cruz to Davis.
There are 223+ hotels available in Davis.
What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Front to Davis via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 7h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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