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Compare train, bus, and flight for Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 $72, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$84 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price |
12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $173 (€141).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner4:20 AM11h25Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA3:45 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner4:20 AM11h25Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA3:45 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA23638:33 AM1h24San Francisco International Airport9:57 AMBurbank$3371One-way0 transfers
Other options
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK5:58 PM8h27Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA2:25 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$851One-way1 transfer
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK10:28 AM8h47Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA7:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$851One-way1 transfer
712 Gold Runner · 5712 AMTRAK10:28 AM8h47Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA7:15 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$851One-way1 transfer
4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner10:15 PM11h31Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA9:46 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$711One-way1 transfer
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner7:25 AM12h18Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA7:43 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$711One-way1 transfer
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner9:50 AM11h56Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA9:46 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$851One-way1 transfer
AA25678:24 PM1h36San Francisco International Airport10:00 PMLos Angeles International Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
AA61881:35 PM1h40San Francisco International Airport3:15 PMLos Angeles International Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
AA62216:08 PM1h41San Francisco International Airport7:49 PMLos Angeles International Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $173 (€141).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 97 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Emeryville, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 26 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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