The cheapest and fastest trains from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Cheapest price
$209
Average price
$209
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 $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $209.
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$2091One-way1 transfer
8:39 AM14h21Emeryville, CA11:00 PMSanta Ana, CA$2091One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
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 prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $340 Average price | $77 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | 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 (€63).
A train is $264 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $340 (€278).
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Train takes on average 13h 10m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€62) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 13h 10m 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.
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 tomorrow, Monday, June 22. 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Trains from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) 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 (€61) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 13h 10m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Emeryville, CA and Santa Ana, CA from $75 (€61). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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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