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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 38m Average total duration Fastest 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | 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 Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Martinez, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner8:00 AM8h15Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:15 PMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner8:00 AM8h15Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:15 PMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
31783:45 PM1h15Los Angeles International Airport5:00 PMSan Francisco International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner11:05 AM8h16Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:21 PMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$821One-way1 transfer
5713 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner5:55 AM8h20Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2:15 PMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$821One-way1 transfer
5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner12:55 PM8h25Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:20 PMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$821One-way1 transfer
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr7:13 PM13h54Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:07 AMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$841One-way2 transfers
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor7:13 PM12h03Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:16 AMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$851One-way2 transfers
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor7:13 PM13h15Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:28 AMMartinez station, Martinez, CA$851One-way2 transfers
45937:07 PM1h33Los Angeles International Airport8:40 PMSan Francisco International Airport$871One-way0 transfers
31697:45 AM1h15Los Angeles International Airport9:00 AMSan Francisco International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
23746:00 PM1h15Los Angeles International Airport7:15 PMSan Francisco International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Martinez, CA costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Martinez, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
- Around 118 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Martinez, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Vallejo, Transit Center (VTC), CA.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Martinez station, Martinez, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Francisco International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Martinez, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Martinez, CA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Martinez, CA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 31 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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