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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$89

Average price

$89

Fastest journey

15 h 29 m

Average duration

15 h 29 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

732 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Oakland, CA for San Diego, CA on Fri, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 732 km distance in an average of 15 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 29 m .

On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 15 h 29 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.

Amtrak
05:35PM15h29
Oakland, CA
09:04AMSan Diego, CA
$891One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €71.

Distance: 454 miles (731 km)

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12h 48m

Average total duration

12h 18m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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13h 29m

Average total duration

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, July 10
Last updated at 1:26 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner2:00 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
16h04
6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner2:00 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
15h48
5:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak710 San Joaquins · 5810 AMTRAK · 784 Pacific Surfliner2:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
12h28
3:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak710 San Joaquins · 5810 AMTRAK · 784 Pacific Surfliner2:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
12h14
2:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 5818 AMTRAK4:09 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
20h16
12:25 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner4:09 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
15h55
8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner4:09 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
15h41
7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak712 San Joaquins · 5812 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner4:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
13h12
5:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak712 San Joaquins · 5812 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner4:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
13h28
6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner4:45 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
15h05
7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner4:45 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
15h19
8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA1 transfer
Friday, July 11
amtrak718 San Joaquins · 5818 AMTRAK12:36 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA
11h49
12:25 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA

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Trains from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€71) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $50 (€40)
Distance
454 miles (731 km)
Average train duration
12h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$88 (€71)
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
13h 34m
First train
03:50
Last train
22:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $50 (€40)

Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets between Oakland, CA and San Diego, CA from $84 (€67) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Amtrak from Oakland, CA to San Diego, CA train information:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: $84

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