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Bowers Museum
Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€171
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€171
Fastest journey on Sep 20
14 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
14 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA will cost around €171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €171.
It's difficult to get from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €396 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €396, while a train costs an average of €396.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€396 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 52m Average total duration Fastest 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A train is €270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average €665.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 22m.
Tickets start at around €396 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-327.71. The journey takes 13h 22m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:39 AM Emeryville, CA | 14h21 | 11:00 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €396 but you can travel from only €252 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 13h 22m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average train duration 13h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €396 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 22m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains use the Emeryville Station to Santa Ana Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Emeryville, CA and Santa Ana, 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.
Santa Ana Station is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant, Chapter One: the modern local
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Ana Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Ana Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana, Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport.
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