How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Oakland start at $151. The average price for this train route is around $164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Diego to Oakland?

The average train trip from San Diego to Oakland takes 15h 21m and covers 736 km. The quickest train gets you there in 13h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Oakland route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Oakland?

The earliest train from San Diego to Oakland departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 6:10am.

Train San Diego to Oakland from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 45m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	14h 18m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	14h 5m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 14m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 14m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 15m	8:16pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 45m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 45m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 45m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 45m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 45m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

14h 20mAverage Duration

733 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $341	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $260	Average Duration15h 21m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $103

Amtrak San Diego Oakland recent customer reviews

no food or water for 8 hour trip

Mary B.

July 29, 2025

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Oakland start at $151. The average price for this train route is around $164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Diego to Oakland?
The average train trip from San Diego to Oakland takes 15h 21m and covers 736 km. The quickest train gets you there in 13h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Oakland route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Oakland?
The earliest train from San Diego to Oakland departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 6:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$104

11-26

$98

Today

$98

11-28

$98

11-29

$183

11-30

$183

12-01

$98

12-02

$98

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $800 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-28.