Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
14 h 29 m
Average duration
14 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
732 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, 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 Diego, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Diego, CA for Oakland, CA on Mon, Jul 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 732 km distance in an average of 14 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 29 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 14 h 45 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 San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 €54, and a flight costs an average of €21.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €123 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m 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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![]() | 11:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h27 | 1:28 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h34 | 1:35 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h27 | 1:28 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h18 | 1:28 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h18 | 1:28 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h25 | 1:35 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 15h10 | 4:11 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h30 | 3:31 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 15h05 | 4:06 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 15h05 | 4:06 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h30 | 3:31 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h56 | 4:06 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h56 | 4:06 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h21 | 3:31 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 15h01 | 4:11 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h21 | 3:31 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h29 | 5:30 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h20 | 5:30 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 454 miles (731 km) |
Average train duration 13h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€65) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 14h 25m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:15 |
Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA from $83 (€67) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
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