The cheapest and fastest trains from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
613 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riverside, 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 Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA without transferring at least once.
5419 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner
5415 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner
5419 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner
5415 AMTRAK · 715 Gold RunnerTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €71.
Distance: 380 miles (613 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€73 Average price | €199 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5419 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 7:15 PM Riverside Station, Riverside, CA | 11h15 | 6:30 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA
Trains from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€71) but you can travel from only $63 (€51) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 380 miles (613 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 380 miles (613 km) |
Average train duration 10h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€71) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 15m |
First train 07:10 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Riverside, CA and Oakland, CA from $63 (€51). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Riverside, CA to Oakland, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with multiple entry and exit points.
- Mission Inn Restaurant
- The Salted Pig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
- Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: Metrolink services
- Platform 2: Amtrak services
- Bus: Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes available
- Metrolink: 91/Perris Valley Line, Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Riverside Line
- 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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