The cheapest and fastest trains from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$219
Average price
$219
Fastest journey
14 h 21 m
Average duration
14 h 21 m
Trains per day
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 $219 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $219.
It's difficult to get from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA without transferring at least once.
8:39 AM14h21Emeryville, CA11:00 PMSanta Ana, CA$2191One-way1 transfer
8:39 AM14h21Emeryville, CA11:00 PMSanta Ana, CA$2191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $381.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price | $77 Average price |
13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $77 (€62).
A train is $306 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $381 (€304).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Train takes on average 13h 10m.
Live departures
Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:50 PM Emeryville, CA | 13h10 | 7:00 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Trains from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average train duration 13h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€60) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 13h 10m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Trains from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Townhouse Bar & Grill
- Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
- Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
- Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: AC Transit lines available
- Shuttle: Emery Go-Round
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
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