Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Davis.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to DavisAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Davis. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to Davis: Trip Overview
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Based on 5352 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $68
Santa Barbara to Davis Train
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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Davis was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $90To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Davis, as early as possible.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santa Barbara to Davis is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Davis you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Santa Barbara and Davis, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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