How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to San Jose?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to San Jose start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £14. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oakland to San Jose?

The average train journey time from Oakland to San Jose is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to San Jose route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Oakland to San Jose departs at 05:49. And the latest train departs at 20:53.

Train Oakland to San Jose from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:53	Coliseum/Airport	1h 13m	22:06	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
Train	20:34	Emeryville Station	1h 32m	22:06	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	20:43	Jack London Square	1h 23m	22:06	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:54	Coliseum/Airport	1h 7m	09:01	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Train	09:09	Jack London Square	1h 5m	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
Train	07:34	Emeryville Station	1h 27m	09:01	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	08:34	Emeryville Station	1h 28m	10:02	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	08:39	Emeryville Station	1h 35m	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:22	Coliseum/Airport	1h 8m	07:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Train	09:09	Jack London Square	1h 5m	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
Train	06:03	Emeryville Station	1h 27m	07:30	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	07:06	Emeryville Station	1h 26m	08:32	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Emeryville Station	1h 31m	09:54	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:22	Coliseum/Airport	1h 8m	07:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Train	09:09	Jack London Square	1h 5m	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
Train	06:03	Emeryville Station	1h 27m	07:30	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	07:06	Emeryville Station	1h 26m	08:32	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Emeryville Station	1h 31m	09:54	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:22	Coliseum/Airport	1h 8m	07:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Train	09:09	Jack London Square	1h 5m	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
Train	06:03	Emeryville Station	1h 27m	07:30	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	07:06	Emeryville Station	1h 26m	08:32	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Emeryville Station	1h 31m	09:54	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:22	Coliseum/Airport	1h 8m	07:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Train	09:09	Jack London Square	1h 5m	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
Train	06:03	Emeryville Station	1h 27m	07:30	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	07:06	Emeryville Station	1h 26m	08:32	Diridon Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Emeryville Station	1h 31m	09:54	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 05:51 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 20mAverage duration

40 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £15	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £36	Average duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Oakland and San Jose, US?

Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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San Jose, US

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5627 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to San Jose start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £14. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oakland to San Jose?
The average train journey time from Oakland to San Jose is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to San Jose route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to San Jose?
The earliest train from Oakland to San Jose departs at 05:49. And the latest train departs at 20:53.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£12

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£12

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£12

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£12

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Jose, US was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

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 Jose, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £108 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-07.