I took a trip to SF by way of Amtrak today. I decided on boarding Amtrak from the Davis station because it's so much easier to park, and train Passos right in front of the station. Free parking and boarding the train was so close. To take Amtrak to SF, the train stop is Emeryville, where you board an Amtrak bus that takes you into SF. There were additional stops at Fairfield, Martinez, Richmond and Berkeley before arriving in Emeryville. Be sure to hurry boarding the bus though, because there's not much time between arriving and departure. The total trip was 2 hours. I really liked being able to relax on the ride instead of dealing with the traffic. read more

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As far as train stations go, this one is pretty good. It's typically crowded during commute times, which I think is nice. Mostly students and commuters from what I can tell. The signage works and while I haven't been in the building, it seems well maintained (besides a spot in the front of the building where there seems to have been a fire). I always purchase my tickets online, and love this easy option to commute from the Sacramento area to Davis! read more

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Cool station with plenty of parking. The station waiting room is very small, and the operating hours are 6am to 4pm daily. The man working there was very helpful with our parking permit. The station is old and that's part of its charm. However the odor of urination could be smelled outside near the back of the building but nothing periodic pressure washing wouldn't cure. The building also has been boarded up in the back. The trains run right along the back of the building, and its very convenient for travelers. We took the Coast Starlight to/from this location. On the departure the conductors didn't put the step stool down to assist and an elderly man who almost fell while trying to step up into the train. These step stools are stored right inside the door, and should be put down at each stop but they aren't consistently. read more

My son arrived at the Davis train station at 3:50 pm (20 minutes before his 4:10 pm train.) The posted hours indicate a 4 PM close time but the station was already locked. He needed a parking permit for his weekend trip. The woman who was supposed to be attending the station at 3:50 pm on 2/13/25 appeared from inside the building at 3:56 pm and LITERALLY starts yelling at him. (I could hear her on the phone, as he had called me in desperation, worried he may get a ticket or be towed.) My son pleaded that he just needed a parking permit. More yelling. How unprofessional!! And lazy! IF my son's vehicle gets ticketed or towed, we will be pursuing the matter with Amtrak. - It's unfortunate, because the station itself is really quaint. That's the reason I gave it two stars instead of one. read more

Big lines and only one register open to get to the train. You have to walk huge distance with your your luggage. The car that is available for passengers only does it once in a while pretty terrible situation. Staff is not friendly at all in general I do not recommend to take the train here better to go to another station in Davis or somewhere else. read more

*ern* - Amtrak horn. The only way I can rate this station is from a student/native resident's perspective. For those who work in Sacramento but live in Yolo County, this is the nearest station you can get to. I understand it's tough but if you are trying to go to Southern California, North or to the Midwest, this is your station. I am not a student nor native to Davis but have been here once to explore UC Davis and meet with friends which was kind of a bit hard. I was lucky enough to meet a majority of my friends. They don't take the train but do access the station area. It's easy access to UCD via bus or walking. I walked the majority of the way to UCD without any issue. Downtown is not far, it's just down the street. For natives this is the station to use for all Amtrak trips. Drawbacks: Unfortunately for anyone wishing to go from Yolo County to Stockton you have to wait for a bus. It's the most cost saving way. Unitrans also doesn't go directly in front of the Amtrak Station read more

Well it's a train station and it's not a complete wreck as I expected. There is a decent parking lot nearby but we got dropped off so didn't need to fight for the spot. I know this lot gets busy because of general lack of parking in downtown Davis. The station is staffed, unlike the 2nd nearest stop from my house in Vacaville/Fairfield. If they have restrooms they are not clearly visible as I actually looked and couldn't find any. The train ride to Berkeley was actually pretty comfortable but this review is for the station itself. It serves its purpose but it's not something to go out of my way for. If you live in Vacaville or that side of Solano Co, I wouldn't drive to get here...But for me in Dixon, with two stations about the same distance, I'd go with Davis one. Since I don't ride trains much, I dont know when I will be back, but options offered are a little better here and the station is staffed so I can see taking off from Davis to the next trip that I don't want to drive to. read more

Amtrak is wonderful! At least the Amtrak world I live in :-). In the quaint town of Davis, University town, Amtrak is a big deal for the students and business people who commute back and forth to the Bay Area and sometimes beyond in both directions. For the leisurely traveller who does not want to put up with the crowded I-80 corridor to San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose, etc., it is a godsend. Friday morning arriving at the Amtrak train station at 12:15.... plenty of parking. Out of my car, in the station and on the train by 12:25. Is that unbelievable or what? Sitting in the observation deck watching the world go by. In the blink of an eye, I am in Emeryville where we change from the Train to an Amtrak bus. Delightful bus driver helping everyone with their luggage but even more important to me an extremely clean environment inside the bus. It almost looks brand new. Before I know it, and just 10 minutes later, we are crossing the beautiful San Francisco Bay Bridge with scenic sites galore. Cruising over that bridge with someone else driving is such an indulgence. Watching the City of San Francisco, with its beautiful tall buildings and landmarks that I know so well, coming into site is remarkable. Here I am on the Bay Bridge looking over at San Francisco seeing Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower and even the Golden Gate Bridge on the other side of San Francisco connecting Marin County with the City. Really quite astounding. 10 more minutes and we are pulling up into the train station and deboarding. This is the only way to "fly".....:). read more

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Nice station. Very friendly station agent, he answered questions to passengers pleasantly. Parking lot fills up early but we found one on a Friday morning trip to Reno on the Zephyr. Alternate paid parking a short block away. read more

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The Davisville Southern Pacific Station - I mean Davis Amtrak Station - is part history and part modern commuter. The station is located in downtown Davis, obviously near the railroad, and is a major portal to access or leave the area. The station is served by Amtrak for the Capitol Corridor and California Zephyr with connecting bus service to the San Joaquin train. The station has a large uncovered platform which is probably a big issue when it is cold and rainy or just plain hot. The original buildings are still in use, although you can get coffee and other snacks at nearby businesses or on the train. Apparently parking is free which is weird, but probably hard to find. Best of all, it is only 15 minutes to downtown Sacramento - even during rush hour! read more

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So many "Amtrak" at Yelp to place my "complaint" I just put it right here. I figure my issue would be the same throughout the Amtrak booking system. Admittedly I am not a frequent Amtrak traveler. I booked 4 "reserved coach seats" tickets from DC to NY. I haven't taken the trip yet. It's a family vacation, so no matter travelling by airplane, train, bus, ... I expect for a family of four to sit close together. Won't you? (Kids may not want to have parents' watchful eyes on them all the time, though.) The word "reserved seat" means RESERVED seat for me, to me, as in "a particular seat is assigned to me," and no one else - even if s/he comes earlier than me to that seat - can take it. Not to Amtrak. Reserved seat, as explained to me, only means a seat, any seat, is guaranteed. Employee who was on the phone advised to come to the train station early, like 30 to 45 minutes before train departs, so we may find 4 seats together. Yet, I told him Amtrak website says embarking is 15 minutes before train departure. So buyer beware. Unless you have money to burn, a seat is assigned to First Class (not a social status) travelers. (OMG, it's a 3 1/2 hour journey. I was trying to give my kids the experience of train travel.... may end up losing a kid or two. LOL) read more

This is the best way to get from Davis to SF (avoiding all the speed traps in Vallejo). I use it all the time when I have to go to HQ in SF. I usually take the Amtrak - Capital Corridor train, get off at Richmond, go downstairs to buy my BART ticket and then get on BART to SF. Usually takes about almost 2 hours to get there (yes it's faster to drive) but you get to sleep and eat and work/play on the computer. If I could get to work all the time like this, I would. Oh yeah, cell phone reception and 3g internet for your lappy is almost non-existent once you get to Vallejo. read more

We were going to SF Int'L airport from Davis, so we took Amtak from Davis to Richmond transit to Bart last Sunday. We took the second train on Sunday which was #727 - 7:55pm. The train was cool and along with beautiful scence and wonderful weather, I took some pictures. I had an enjoyable starting in the trip. =) From Davis to Richmond is 20 dollars, you can take your bicycle with you and enjoy all the adventure to all the places they passing through. read more

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I've been in the Davis Station just twice, passing through the area this week, and both times the staff there were rude and noticeably unhelpful - particularly the woman with dark curly hair who was there both times. First time I was there, I noticed she was intercepting people looking for a bathroom and telling them "bathbroom is closed," but I had used it earlier and could see they were open. I noted that to someone being turned away, and the Amtrak employee then said, oh I mopped and the floor's drying, it'll be open in a few minutes. Clearly, people trying to use the bathroom were understanding her as saying the bathroom was fully closed. Today I came in to ask about getting a BikeLink bike locker card. I stood for 10+ minutes under a sign that says "Wait here for next available agent", and watched one agent behind counter apparently sorting or doing some task, while chatting to the other lady. Eventually someone else walked in and walked around to a window closer to that next agent, which was out of site from where I was, and bought tickets. They don't appear to pay attention to whether someone is waiting in line where the signs say one should. When I asked about BikeLink card, the dark-haired lady said they don't have them, I'd have to get it in Sacramento. I told them fyi the BikeLink web site, and materials in station lobby, say they do sell them. She said, and then repeated several times, you have to have a monthly rider pass. She didn't ask if I did or might have one of those. The staff here in my two visits seems rude and kind of openly indifferent to serving customers or communicating. * update 7/18/18 * I contacted BikeLink, which operates the bike lockers. They confirmed that using the lockers or getting a card does not require a monthly pass: "Thanks for reaching out about the issue. The agent misinformed you. BikeLink eLockers are NEVER membership based, it's a first-come first-served basis. You can order a card online at BikeLink.org. We will work with our partner at @CapitolCorridor to ensure good info." read more

5 stars for easy access from the campus. At first I thought it would take maybe 30min to bike there.. got there in 5. Word of caution: you go through downtown to get there, so watch out for crazy drivers especially during the afternoon rush. read more

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I travel a lot on Amtrak to visit my boyfriend in Davis. One thing I love about this station is that it's a block away from Starbucks and several other places for me to grab some grub! The station itself Is very clean and for me, i never have to worry about being robbed or something. haha There is a station to purchase tickets + They also have a kiosk outside and two inside the station. In my opinion, i like this station a lot more than the Richmond or Oakland Colosseum locations. read more

Took the Capitol Corridor Amtrak from Davis to Fremont. Bought ticket online, so my ticket was printable- didn't even have to go inside the station. Discount BART tickets were available on that train as well. read more

Big fan of this form of public transportation!!! The ride from Davis to the Bay Area is beautiful! They have a food cart on the train for snacks, tables to do work on, and great wifi! Tip: you can bring your own beer or wine on the train, making it really fun to travel with friends or meeting new ones! read more

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Sorry the station is old world charming, clean and well kept. Having tracked here two months, I've changed my thoughts about the staff: 1) purchased monthly pass with an agent who said my credit card was declined. Uh, passed with flying colors at the Emeryville Station same day; 2) purchased a ticket to Sunnyvale and had to ask for a receipt; 3) purchased the return ticket and my bad, didn't get a receipt again. The Davis agent couldn't find my receipt even with my FF number and credit card. The Boss of Me (my analyst) retrieved immediately; and 4) they really don't give a sh*t from what I've seen how they treat other customers. Me, I could care less. As my son would say about 7-11 workers, "Dad, this is the best job they can get." So true. read more

I traveled on Amtrak to Sacramento a while back, the views from here are just fabulous. When traveling on Amtrak, it is an experience for stress free commutes or pleasure travels. This is a staffed station which means a ticket office and a Quik-Trak Kiosk for people to purchase their train tickets. There are restrooms available as well so this amenity already scored bonus points for this station! Nearby college (s): - University of California, Davis For information on Amtrak Train and Bus Stations, visit the link below: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&p=1237405732508&cid=1237608345105 For the map on Capitol Corridor Joint Power Authority staffed and unstaffed stations, visit the link provided: http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/popups/routemap.php read more

Busy stop for commuters/ bike riders heading toward the east bay. Capitol Corridor makes an effort to have a "bike" car for those riders. Ensure that you lock up your bike, unfortunately society has people looking for the opportunity to take from those who actually work for a living! read more

First time using Amtrak to go between SoCal and NorCal. Took the quickest route which is a bus-train-bus, 9 hours total. Here's a picture of the stop for the coach bus between Davis and Stockton. There are some other stops in between. Then I'd take the San Joaquin train to Bakersfield for some hours (make sure you pay attention to your stop!), and then take the thruway bus between Bakersfield and Glendale. I was confused as to where to go my first time using the Amtrak thruway bus at the other station (the bus was not there yet and actually was 20 min late), but luckily I was advised that it's not unusual for a bus to be late. However, here at my Davis departure the bus was there when I arrived 11:09 am and we left at 11:20 on the dot. You show the driver your ticket (I use the Amtrak app or emailed ticket on my phone) and then they'll load your suitcase in the storage compartment. You can bring your carry ons with you into the bus. Sometimes you're the only one on the bus or the bus is all packed. It just depends on the day and time. I still wore my mask. Overall a good experience where you don't have to worry about driving for 6+ hours! I don't recommend working on the bus - it's a bumpy ride and the seats are a bit tight. Also wifi isn't that great or there are dead zones where you don't get signal at all. The train wifi is a little better but still not too strong. It is a plus that there are power outlets at every seat on the bus though (and train). Hope this review helps others. read more

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On this train you will meet a conductor who does not bother with wear his mask pulled up over his mouth and nose. I was stunned!! Amtrak invites you to travel in an unhealthy environment without monitoring its employees. A video camera could help deter this shameful behavior. read more

There seems to be a lot of people giving 1-2 stars to the Davis Amtrak based on their experience of an unpleasant train ride. RIDICULOUS! I'm rating the actual Amtrak Station and the tracks, I could unfairly pick ANY station & give it one star because I encountered a rude conductor or arrived as the cafe was closing. Vending machine, TV & ticket desk in the waiting area. I prefer to wait outside, no matter the weather. There are restaurants & a movie theater within walking distance. When the train is stopped in Davis, your view will either be of the nice little station or a broken down fence in front of several shacks with laundry, pans & other junk stacked on the dirt ground. I'm not sure who lives here? It's a little awkward to be so close to their living space. I could probably kick off my shoe and make it to the second or third shack in. I'm giving this station 5 stars because it's clean, safe & pleasant. read more

Amtrak - Capital Corridor - is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I live in San Francisco and my boyfriend goes to school in Davis. The only upside to the long distance commute is that instead of fighting rush hour traffic to get up to Davis on a Friday afternoon I can take BART to the Richmond Station then catch the Capital Corridor right to Davis. Amtrak is so comfortable. Comfortable cushioned seats. Gorgeous views of the coast. Bathrooms on board (sure beats realizing that you have to go while you're stuck on the I-80 Parking Lot). You can eat. You can drink. You can buy booze. You can setup on your laptop and work at a table and occassionally glance out at the coast. It's really a wondeful way to travel. And the Davis train station is adorable. For me, all around very positive experience. Made even better by the fact that I get a * AAA Discount * when I book my ticket online. I save 10% or about $2 each way. read more

I took Amtrak for the first time ever to get from Davis to San Francisco and then back a few days later. I've always admired the idea of traveling by train, but Amtrak is so expensive that driving is almost always the cheaper option. However, in San Francisco parking is so outrageously expensive and inconvenient that it ends up being a better idea to take the $20 Amtrak ride to Richmond, followed by a $4.50 or so BART ride into SF. The Davis Amtrak station is very nice. The attendants are all super friendly, and the station has ample parking and places to wait inside and outside for the train. Although I've heard rumors Amtrak can have massive delays, but I had no problems with the trains being on time, and no one else I've known who's taken Capital Corridor line has had a major problem with timeliness. The ride to Richmond is beautiful, with great views of the bay once you hit Martinez, and the train offers ample amenities (bathrooms, food, places to put luggage, comfy seats) to make the ride really pleasant. If you time it right (especially key coming back from SF, otherwise you could be waiting a long time for the Amtrak at the connection), the trip takes 1 hr 40 minutes or so - comparable to driving, without all the hassles. Although I'd like to see more frequent trains and more reasonable fares to make this an even more legit commuter service, I'm glad Amtrak exists, warts and all. It makes it easy for people in Davis without cars to get out of town and to get to places without good airport access. read more

This is the quintessential train stop if ever I saw one. The building is small but seems to have all the original feel of having been this way for many generations. I've used this stop twice to get onto the train to SF. The benefits of coming here is there is no charge for parking your car here. The drawback is good luck finding a parking space. Unless you come on the weekend or are early with all the commuters, you'll find yourself parked quite a ways away in the nearest parking garage. I love the ambience of being here, but not being able to park my car nearby is quite stressful. Probably best stop for locals that don't need to worry about driving there but can simply walk to the station. I am grateful to the station ticket counter guy. Don't know his name, but goodness o was running late! I missed the Sacramento departure so I raced the train to Davis to still get there at my planned time. Within minutes I had ticket in hand and was able to catch the train on time. Thank you for helping me to get to my destination on time kind sir whoever you were! read more

I have used Amtrak to commute into the bay area for five years. It is the ONLY way to commute! Plus, I have used Amtrak to go to Reno, Nevada twice. I will never drive there again voluntarily. read more

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After using almost solely the Sac amtrak train stop (hello construction) and Emeryville (blerg), I visited the Davis station and how delightful! I both love and am slightly terrified that you can get off the train and be a quick minute walk to get into Davis. It really takes my morning coffee game up a notch that there are multiple coffee shops, like Temple, a short walk away to fuel up for my journey. It also feels so much more apart of the community and enables that kind of transportation. There are an abundance of bike racks and the parking seems legit (also, no fee? C'mon). My boyfriend works in Davis and my new go-to will be him dropping me off on his way to work here. read more

The basics: After a night out in Davis I hopped the train to head back to Sacramento. The station is right next to downtown so you can easily walk right over (or stumble) to hop the train. There is a staff member on site working the ticket counter I believe until midnight and there is a nice little area to sit inside and relax while you wait on your train to arrive. I chose to hang out by the tracks and wait and enjoy the nice evening. There aren't any special amenities here, but hey it is a train station what are you expecting? What works: Proximity to the action in Davis What to improve: Get rid of some of the transients hanging out bothering people The short version: If you have to catch a train it gives you the availability to sit inside in a lit and staffed location to wait. Not too bad of a station all in all. read more

Great way to travel to the Bay. The wetlands behind Fairfield and Vacaville are gorgeous, and I love traveling through the old C&H sugar factory. The food service is inconsistently stocked, and the "wifi" cuts out, but I trust they'll work out the kinks since it's a newer service. Yes, it's expensive, but I did the math and it only costs $10 more to take the train roundtrip than it does to drive and park in the East Bay or Bay area with gas, parking, and tolls. Worth it not to deal with the crazy drivers on the freeway. The commuter 10-pass cuts the price in half, and the app is pretty pleasing. read more

My friend turned me on to Amtrak. Of course I always knew it was there but never thought to take the train since I have a car. LOVE IT!.... so much better than driving. a little more expensive and you have to carry what you pack (so pack light). You can pack a great lunch, have a glass of wine and play on your computer while listening to music..... time flys by. your there with no worries. Typical problem.... could be a little cleaner but its not too bad. read more

Weekly I ride Amtrak from Davis to San Francisco and I have highly recommended Amtrak to all of my friends. Parking passes have always been readily available to Amtrak customers on the front counter and there has never been an issue in the past. Unfortunately, this past week agent Gilbert's unprofessional, harassing attitude made it nearly impossible to to obtain my necessary parking pass. He was persistent, harassing behavior was a disgrace and deters customers from supporting Amtrak in the future. read more

No matter how tiring it is to travel between Sacramento and San Francisco everyday, this station and its staff always bring a smile to my face. The staff is friendly and always willing to help you find your way. What's more is the station has a great historical Spanish colonial look!!! It is also clean and have plenty of parking if you are early enough. read more

gorgeous turn of the century station super easy access walkable to downtown davis charming! read more

Amtrak is terrible. First of all, Amtrak tickets are expensive. A ticket from Davis to San Jose from this date of review is $28 one-way. Therefore a round trip is $56. It is way to expensive for public transportation. At BART or CalTrain, it takes about $5-$8 or so to get from San Jose to San Francisco. Too bad they dont extend to Davis because the trips will be about $20 or less. Second, the ride takes too long. A trip to San Jose is about 3 hours and Oakland is about 2 hours. In contrast, driving a car to San Jose is less than 2 hours. As you can tell, amtrak has a one hour inconvenience than driving. Oh, once in a while during your trip, they will have delays for 10 minutes or so. I recommend finding something very useful and time consuming when riding the train. The only good thing about Amtrak train ride is the comfortable seating and you're able to eat/drink from their cafe. Also, its the only avaiable public transportation to the south bay. They need to step it up. Thats why I would want a high speed train or bullet train in California. read more

Amtrak has its fair number of issues. Customer service on the phone takes forever. One of their train attendants on Capitol Corridor habitually gives me attitude and treats me like I'm stupid. The food isn't exactly restaurant-tier, there are (more than) occasional train delays, and the WiFi is pretty bad. So why do I take it? I don't have a car. My family, friends, and girlfriend live in San Francisco. This is one of the few affordable methods of transportation I have to see them. I enjoy it greatly. There is something about talking a train that makes you feel like you are going on an exciting trip, even if it's a regular commute. I really don't get tired of hearing the trains roll by near my home. Amtrak brings me a lot of dear memories. It's a comfortable, scenic ride. It is smooth for someone like me who gets motion sickness easily. And while the food isn't the best, there are plenty of options. You can meet interesting people, too. I have found ALL the shuttle bus drivers to be very nice and hilarious. While it's a bit pricey, it is more affordable than flying and it goes to all the major cities around California and beyond. You can bring your bike with you or park it for free at the station, which is nice for us Davis riders. There are a lot of things I hope to see improved with Amtrak. But I have a lot of love for it and will continue to take it to see the people who are important to me. So if you have somewhere far you need to go, get a ticket and climb aboard! read more

Excellent location and a block away from shopping and dining in Downtown Davis. The campus is just a 5-10 minute walk away and there's an excellent walk path at the Arboretum (2.5 miles up and back). read more

This review is for my Amtrak experience 2 years ago. Duration of experience: about 2 years Prices: affordable On time: rarely Comfortability: pretty comfy, clean Food served on train: yes Bathroom: A-OK Tips: they have train-tracker via phone, so call to make sure that there's no delay especially for the summer time. You don't really want to be out there for long awaiting for your train's arrival. read more

Just another train station? Or is it something more? This station looks like its been teleported from the wild west into the present. This station is kept clean and always looks pretty (on the outside at least). The whole ticket process can be done online, so I've never gone in the actual building. Tickets can be scanned off your phone so you don't have to print it either. At $31 to go from Davis to the Bay Area, its not the cheapest method, but its actually nicer than sitting in a regular car. The train is newer than I expected with nice seats, headrest covers and AC. There's even a snack bar in case you're traveling long distances. Seats with full on tables and power outlets are also available so you can do some work (or write Yelp reviews like I'm doing) while enjoying the scenic open lands along Capitol Corridor. read more