Train from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Old Town San DiegoCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Old Town San DiegoNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:30 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
14h 45mAverage duration
454 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£37 - £194Average duration14h 45m
18kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£82 - £153Average duration15h 55m
66kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to San Diego?

    The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to San Diego start from £82. The average price for this train route is around £88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Oakland to San Diego?

    The average train journey time from Oakland to San Diego is 15h 55m, covering a distance of 453 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Oakland to San Diego route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Oakland to San Diego departs at 08:39. And the latest train departs at 09:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
27/11
£86
28/11
£91
Today
£99
30/11
£145
01/12
£72
02/12
£72
03/12
£72
04/12
£72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £72

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

You can expect to pay from £72 to £429 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £72, which is on 2025-12-01.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌