The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
12 h 31 m
Average duration
12 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Oakland, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 601 km distance in an average of 12 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 31 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 12 h 34 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $308.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $82 Average price |
11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:01 PM Santa Ana, CA | 12h34 | 2:35 AM Oakland, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 373 miles (601 km) distance in 10h 58m.
Distance 373 miles (601 km) |
Average train duration 11h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 10h 58m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest month Oct |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Best day to book ahead 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Oakland, CA from $62 (€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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County 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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