Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£66
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
8 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
8 h 43 m
Trains on 05 Sept
8
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 8 trains from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 556 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK
710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK
710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK
712 Gold Runner · 5712 AMTRAKOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 556 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £97 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £62.
A coach is £44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £97.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 8m.
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK | 8:18 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h57 | 17:15 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK | 8:18 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h57 | 17:15 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
11 Coast Starlight | 8:39 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 12h32 | 21:11 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK | 10:28 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h47 | 19:15 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
712 Gold Runner · 5712 AMTRAK | 10:28 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h47 | 19:15 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK | 12:28 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h47 | 21:15 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 14:28 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h47 | 23:15 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
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Trains from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 12h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £39 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 556 km distance in 8h 27m.
Distance 556 km |
Average train duration 12h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 27m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Most Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Emeryville Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Use this guide to compare Emeryville, CA and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Emeryville Station is 1 km from Emeryville city centre. Public transport options include:
Emeryville Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Townhouse Bar & Grill, Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
Ticket office support is available at Emeryville Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Emeryville Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Emeryville Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Emeryville Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Emeryville Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
Chatsworth Station is 39 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatsworth Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Chatsworth Station.
Ticket office support is available at Chatsworth Station. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatsworth Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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