Davis station (California) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Davis, CA
Passengers wait at Davis station in November 2017
Location	840 Second Street Davis, California
Coordinates	38°32′37″N 121°44′12″W / 38.54361°N 121.73667°W / 38.54361; -121.73667
Owned by	City of Davis
Line(s)	UP Martinez Subdivision CFNR West Valley Line
Platforms	1 side platform, 1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach to Stockton–Downtown and Redding
Construction
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	DAV
History
Opened	1868
Rebuilt	1914, 1986
Traffic
Passengers (2018)	390,060  3.8% (Amtrak)
Rank	8th in California
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Martinez toward Emeryville California Zephyr Sacramento toward Chicago Fairfield–Vacaville toward San Jose Capitol Corridor Sacramento toward Auburn Martinez toward Los Angeles Coast Starlight Sacramento toward Seattle
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Martinez toward Los Angeles Coast Starlight Gerber (Until 1972) toward Seattle Redding (1972–74) toward Seattle Orland (1974–82) toward Seattle Spirit of California (1981–1983) Sacramento Terminus Preceding station Southern Pacific Railroad Following station Dixon toward Oakland Pier Shasta Route Via East Side Sacramento Valley Woodland toward Portland Shasta Route Sacramento toward Portland Overland Route Sacramento toward Ogden
Southern Pacific Railroad Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Davis station in February 1984
Area	0.2 acres (0.08 ha)
Built	1914
Built by	Southern Pacific Railroad
Architectural style	Mission/Spanish Revival
NRHP reference No.	76000541
Added to NRHP	November 7, 1976

The Davis train station, once known as Davisville, is located in Davis, California. It's a busy spot where people catch trains to many places. The city of Davis owns the station building. However, the train tracks themselves belong to the Union Pacific Railroad.

You can catch several Amtrak trains here. These include the California Zephyr, the Capitol Corridor, and the Coast Starlight.

About Davis Station

Davis station is an important stop for many travelers. In 2018, over 390,000 passengers used the station. This made it the 8th busiest Amtrak station in California!

The station has two main areas for trains. There's one side platform and one island platform. This means trains can stop on different tracks. You'll also find parking for cars and bikes, making it easy to get to the station.

What Trains Stop Here?

The Davis station is a hub for three major Amtrak routes:

• The California Zephyr travels all the way from Chicago to Emeryville (near San Francisco).
• The Capitol Corridor connects cities in Northern California, like Sacramento and San Jose.
• The Coast Starlight is a scenic route that goes from Seattle to Los Angeles.

A Look Back: Station History

An Amtrak Coast Starlight train at Davis station in August 1985.

The very first train station in Davis was built a long time ago. Construction started on August 24, 1868, and finished by November 15, 1868. It was built by the California Pacific Railroad. This original station helped connect Davis to other towns. These included West Sacramento to the east and Vallejo to the southwest. It also connected to Marysville and Redding to the north.

In 1871, the Central Pacific Railroad took over the California Pacific line. Sadly, the first station building later burned down.

A new, much stronger station was built in 1914 by the Central Pacific Railroad. This is the main building you see today! It was updated again in 1986 to make it more modern. Because of its history and special design, the station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it's an important historical landmark.

• Amtrak – Stations – Davis, CA