Train from Salt Lake City to Oakland: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Oakland on 3 December
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Central Station
Emeryville StationCheapestFastest
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Central Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
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Central Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
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Central Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
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Central Station
Jack London SquareNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City 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 16 hours and with fares starting at just £64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16hAverage duration
591 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£64 - £154Average duration16h
24kg CO₂e
Average price£58 - £568Average duration22h 13m
86kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Oakland 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 Salt Lake City to Oakland?

    The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Oakland start from £58. The average price for this train route is around £105. 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 Salt Lake City to Oakland?

    The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Oakland is 22h 13m, covering a distance of 590 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Oakland route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Oakland?

    The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Oakland departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
30/11
£141
01/12
£141
Today
£118
03/12
£118
04/12
£97
05/12
£56
06/12
No data
07/12
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Oakland was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £56

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

You can expect to pay from £56 to £330 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £56, which is on 2025-12-05.

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