The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX
Cheapest price
$390
Average price
$426
Fastest journey
2 d 3 h 5 m
Average duration
2 d 3 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
2369 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX will cost around $426 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $390.
It's difficult to get from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX without transferring at least once.
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK · 422 Texas Eagle10:18 AM51h05Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:23 PMUnion Station, Dallas, TX$3901One-way2 transfers
11 Coast Starlight · 422 Texas Eagle9:09 AM52h14Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:23 PMUnion Station, Dallas, TX$4621One-way1 transfer
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK · 422 Texas Eagle10:18 AM51h05Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:23 PMUnion Station, Dallas, TX$3901One-way2 transfers
11 Coast Starlight · 422 Texas Eagle9:09 AM52h14Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:23 PMUnion Station, Dallas, TX$4621One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $260. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $260, and a train costs an average of $333.
Distance: 1472 miles (2369 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$364 Average price | $353 Average price | $352 Average price Cheapest |
58h 44m Average total duration 58h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50h 23m Average total duration 49h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX:
A flight is $0.69 (€0.56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $353 (€285).
A flight is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $364 (€294).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 53m.
Train takes on average 58h 14m.
Compare prices and tickets Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX
Trains from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 58h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $333 (€269) but you can travel from only $152 (€122) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 1472 miles (2369 km) distance in 51h 5m.
Distance 1472 miles (2369 km) |
Average train duration 58h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $333 (€269) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 51h 5m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Oakland, CA and Dallas, TX from $152 (€122). 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 Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Yoshi's Oakland
- Scott's Seafood Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Waterfront Hotel
- Z Hotel Jack London Square
- Executive Inn & Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: AC Transit lines 12, 72, 72M
- Ferry: San Francisco Bay Ferry
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several lots around the station, including short-term and long-term options.
- Union Station Wolfgang Puck
- The French Room
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Hyatt Regency Dallas
- Omni Dallas Hotel
- The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: DART light rail platforms
- Hall 3: event spaces and dining
- DART Light Rail: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available
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