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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 on Sep 05
€161
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€161
Fastest journey on Sep 05
14 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
14 h 28 m
Trains on Sep 05
1
Distance
608 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around €161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €161.
It's difficult to get from San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €79 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €79, while a bus costs an average of €93.
Distance: 377 miles (608 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration Fastest 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-6.78. The journey takes 10h 52m versus 6h 23m 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 San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:38 AM San Bernardino, CA | 14h28 | 9:06 PM Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €79 but you can travel from only €75 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 377 miles (608 km) distance in 11h 19m.
Distance 377 miles (608 km) |
Average train duration 10h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €79 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 11h 19m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Bernardino, 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.

Most San Bernardino, CA to Oakland, CA trains use the San Bernardino Depot to Jack London Square station pair. Use this guide to compare San Bernardino, CA and Oakland, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Bernardino Depot is 1 km from San Bernardino city centre. Public transport options include:
San Bernardino Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Mexico Cafe, Mitla Cafe
Free.
Ticket office support is available at San Bernardino Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Bernardino Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Bernardino Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Bernardino Depot: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Bernardino Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino, Homewood Suites by Hilton San Bernardino.
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.
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