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
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.
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.
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)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€131 Average price | €99 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 16h04 | 6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 15h48 | 5:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h28 | 3:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h14 | 2:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:09 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 20h16 | 12:25 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:09 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 15h55 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:09 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 15h41 | 7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 13h12 | 5:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:36 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 13h28 | 6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 15h05 | 7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 15h19 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
Friday, July 11 | |||||
![]() | 12:36 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 11h49 | 12:25 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 |
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.
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