4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 28 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA without transferring at least once.
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK4:01 AM13h24Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA5:25 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$861One-way1 transfer- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK8:01 AM14h04Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:05 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK4:01 PM14h04Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:05 AMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner10:10 PM12h45Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:55 AMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$1051One-way1 transfer
- 5811 AMTRAK · 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor10:10 PM18h01Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA4:11 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$1781One-way2 transfers
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner10:10 PM12h45Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:55 AMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$1051One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK4:01 AM13h24Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA5:25 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK8:01 AM14h04Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA10:05 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK4:01 PM14h04Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:05 AMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$861One-way1 transfer
- 5811 AMTRAK · 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor10:10 PM18h01Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA4:11 PMEmeryville station, Emeryville, CA$1781One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a flight costs an average of $205.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $295 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 59m Average total duration 13h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA costing on average $295 (€241).
Other travel options to Emeryville, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 29m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:01AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:11PM | Duration 18h01 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 14h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:01 PM San Diego, CA | 15h55 | 2:56 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 13h24 | 5:25 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h04 | 10:05 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 14h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 456 miles (735 km) distance in 13h 24m.
Distance 456 miles (735 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 24m |
First bus 4:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 70 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Emeryville, CA
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