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Oakland Museum of California
Major art museum focused on California history, art, and social impact, with strong collections and a lively modern campus.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paso Robles, CA for Oakland, CA on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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 Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a bus costs an average of $77.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.31 (€-21.44). The journey takes 4h 51m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 PM Paso Robles, CA | 4h51 | 4:06 AM Oakland, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 16:15. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 6:36 AM |
Last train 4:15 PM |
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Most Paso Robles, CA to Oakland, CA trains use the Paso Robles Intermodal Station to Jack London Square station pair, with some services arriving at Coliseum/Airport. Use this guide to compare Paso Robles, CA and Oakland, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paso Robles Intermodal Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paso Robles Intermodal Station.
Jack London Square is 1 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Jack London Square has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Yoshi's Oakland, Scott's Seafood Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jack London Square. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jack London Square. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jack London Square: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jack London Square: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jack London Square: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Waterfront Hotel, Z Hotel Jack London Square, Executive Inn & Suites.
Coliseum/Airport is 8 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Coliseum/Airport has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Coliseum/Airport.
Available at Coliseum/Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coliseum/Airport.
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