Oakland, CA to Salem, OR train

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Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR

Distance	494 miles (796 km)
Average train duration	16 h 34 min
Average train ticket price	$196 (€166)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR cover the 494 miles (796 km) long route taking on average 16 h 34 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $196 (€166), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $196 (€166).

Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Salem, OR from Oakland, CA from $259 (€219). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 16 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $259
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR

FAQs: Travel by train from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR.

Cheap train tickets from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR can start from as little as $196 (€166) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oakland, CA to Salem, OR is $196 (€166); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR is on average 16 h 34 min for the 494 mile (796 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Salem, OR from Oakland, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR leaves at 9: 27 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Oakland, CA to Salem, OR train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Oakland, CA to Salem, OR to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 27 PM.

You have options as you can travel to Salem, OR from Oakland, CA 2 different ways: train or bus.