- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
10 h 44 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific SurflinerOmio 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 bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $174 Average price |
11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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 bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $84.
A bus is $101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 15h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:43AM | Duration 12h18 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 03:43AM | Duration 12h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 4:20 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 11h25 | 3:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 7:06 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 12h37 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 7:25 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 12h18 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 6241 AMTRAK | 8:39 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 15h41 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:50 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 11h56 | 9:46 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 1:36 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 10h44 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 10:15 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 11h31 | 9:46 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 11h 10m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Oakland, West Oakland BART Station to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. Use this guide to compare Emeryville, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore is 19 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Basic accessibility features available for buses.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
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