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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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA to Emeryville, CA will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Thu 05 Nov, we found 1 trains from Salinas, CA to Emeryville, CA, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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 Salinas, CA to Emeryville, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 6:49 |
Last train 20:29 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Emeryville, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 1:13 Salinas, CA | 3h18 | 4:31 Emeryville, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA to Emeryville, CA trains use the Salinas Station to Emeryville Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Salinas, CA and Emeryville, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salinas Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Salinas Station.
Ticket office support is available at Salinas Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salinas Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salinas Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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 Salinas, CA and Emeryville, CA, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.