How much does a train ticket from St. Louis to Oakland cost?

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Oakland is $353. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to Oakland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from St. Louis to Oakland?

A train trip between St. Louis and Oakland is around 3d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1732 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St. Louis and Oakland?

The number of trains from St. Louis to Oakland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to Oakland by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Oakland?

When taking the train from St. Louis to Oakland, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train St. Louis to Oakland from $284 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Oakland on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:42pm	Gateway Station	3d	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 10h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 12h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 12h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 12h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	3d 3h	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	3d 3h	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 10h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Oakland on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 10h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	CheapestFastest
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 12h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 12h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:35am	Gateway Station	2d 12h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	3d 3h	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	3d 3h	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 10h	4:57pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	3d	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:27 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1730 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$178 - $564	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$277 - $529	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5582 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $266

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

Where are the popular train stations and stops in St. Louis and Oakland?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Louis - Oakland

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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

11/10

No data

11/11

$341

Today

$291

11/13

No data

11/14

$307

11/15

No data

11/16

$295

11/17

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $291

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

You can expect to pay from $291 to $2,721 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $295 which is on 2025-11-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Oakland?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 7h	Avg Price$373	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 3h	Avg Price$353	Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Oakland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $353 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $277. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Oakland in about 2d 7h - that's the fastest way to get there!