Trains tickets from Oakland to Houston, US

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Next departures to Houston

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Houston.

Bus
Average Price$118 - $506Average Duration2d 10h
66kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$449 - $1,428Average Duration2d
239kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day
2d 10hAverage Duration
$118Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$510
Average train trip duration2d
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:39am
Distance1632 miles (2631 km)
Latest train departure9:09am

Oakland to Houston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$702
07/28
$502
Today
$689
07/30
$527
07/31
$502
08/01
$348
08/02
No data
08/03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $348

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

You can expect to pay from $348 to $1,533 for a train ticket from Oakland to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $348 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to Houston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Houston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Oakland and Houston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Oakland to Houston.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Houston, US to Oakland

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