The cheapest and fastest trains from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Martinez, 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 Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 3 trains that leave Martinez, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Tue, Mar 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 17 the direct trains cover the 563 km distance in an average of 9 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Tue, Mar 17 the slowest trains will take 13 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $112 Average price |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 10:07 PM Martinez station, Martinez, CA | 8h08 | 6:15 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, March 17 | |||||
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 1:35 AM Martinez station, Martinez, CA | 7h50 | 9:25 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 AM Martinez, CA | 7h50 | 10:25 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:54 PM Martinez, CA | 13h58 | 5:52 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:07 PM Martinez, CA | 8h08 | 3:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 19:59. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average train duration 9h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 50m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 19:59 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Best day to book ahead 56 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Martinez, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $54 (€44). 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 Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Martinez, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available with carpool and vanpool lots
- Barrelista Coffee House
- Lemongrass Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Quality Inn
- Best Western John Muir Inn
- Muir Lodge Motel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting area, ticket office, and platforms
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Shuttle: Shuttle to the Martinez waterfront and downtown
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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