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Exploratorium
Hands-on science museum on the waterfront with interactive exhibits on physics, biology and perception, popular for families and curious adults.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 11 trains from Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 556 km distance in an average of 8 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 3 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.
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Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £25 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 11h 40m.
Distance 556 km |
Average train duration 11h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 40m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA.
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5811 Connecting Bus · 711 Gold Runner | 1:45 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h10 | 10:55 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
5813 Connecting Bus · 713 Gold Runner | 5:50 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h04 | 14:54 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
5713 Connecting Bus · 713 Gold Runner | 5:55 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 8h59 | 14:54 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner | 7:50 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h04 | 16:54 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus · 749 Capitol Corridor | 8:00 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h34 | 20:34 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 3 changes | |
5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner | 8:00 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 8h54 | 16:54 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 Connecting Bus · 748 Capitol Corridor | 9:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h06 | 21:19 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 changes | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 9:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h18 | 21:31 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 5619 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner | 9:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h45 | 21:58 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2 changes | |
14 Coast Starlight | 9:51 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h40 | 21:31 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner | 10:55 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h01 | 19:56 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner | 11:05 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 8h51 | 19:56 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner | 12:55 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h03 | 21:58 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Emeryville, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Emeryville, CA trip today.
Hands-on science museum on the waterfront with interactive exhibits on physics, biology and perception, popular for families and curious adults.
Gallery and studio hub inside a former factory, showing contemporary work by local artists and giving visitors a feel for Emeryville’s creative scene.
Nearby university art museum with modern and contemporary exhibitions, film programmes and rotating shows a short trip from Emeryville.
Large waterside park with lawns, marina views and walking paths, excellent for sunsets, breezes and seeing the bay from Emeryville.
Popular shopping and leisure district with public spaces, cinema and seasonal events, useful as a central strolling area in Emeryville.
Marsh-edge park with boardwalk sections and paths beside the bay, appreciated for birdwatching, open skies and a quieter local atmosphere.
Cioppino is a Bay Area seafood stew with tomato, crab, clams, prawns and fish. It reflects Northern California’s coastal Italian-American cooking traditions.
Dungeness crab is a regional staple, prized for sweet, tender meat. It is especially associated with the San Francisco Bay Area winter crab season.
Mission-style burritos are large flour tortillas stuffed with rice, beans, meat, salsa and extras. This iconic Bay Area format is widely loved across the East Bay.
Stylish Japanese restaurant known for sushi, robata and cooked plates, with a polished modern room suited to a relaxed dinner out.
Popular East Bay brewery and beer hall serving house beers, burgers and pub plates in a lively industrial setting at Bay Street.
Long-running local favourite for Burmese cuisine, especially tea leaf salad, curries and noodles, in a casual and welcoming setting.
Emeryville is costly for most travellers, with Bay Area hotel prices, restaurant bills and parking above many US cities, though local buses can help keep transport costs down.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and round up or leave $1 per drink in cafés if table service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Emeryville, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Los Angeles, CA to Emeryville, CA trains use the Union Station to Emeryville Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and Emeryville, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Check train stations information for Los Angeles, CA and Emeryville, CA, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
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