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Compare bus for Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €444.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price | €444 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration Fastest 7h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA
Trains from Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $82 (€67) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:05, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 336 miles (541 km) distance in 9h 59m.
Distance 336 miles (541 km) |
Average train duration 9h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 59m |
First train 08:05 |
Last train 11:55 |
FAQs: Trains from Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA 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 Santa Monica, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oakland, CA to Santa Monica, CA
- 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
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