How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Oakland start at $147. The average price for this train route is around $165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Diego to Oakland?

The average train trip from San Diego to Oakland takes 15h 5m and covers 731 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 44m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Oakland route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Oakland departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 6:10am.

Train San Diego to Oakland from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 5m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	14h 4m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	14h 4m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	14h 5m	6:15am	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 25m	5:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	8:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 25m	5:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	8:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 25m	5:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	8:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 25m	5:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	8:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on February 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 25m	5:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	13h 24m	5:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	8:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego 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 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

14h 15mAverage Duration

728 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $349	Average Duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$147 - $857	Average Duration15h 5m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5750 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $101

Amtrak San Diego Oakland recent customer reviews

no food or water for 8 hour trip

Mary B.

July 29, 2025

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Oakland start at $147. The average price for this train route is around $165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Diego to Oakland?
The average train trip from San Diego to Oakland takes 15h 5m and covers 731 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Oakland route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Oakland?
The earliest train from San Diego to Oakland departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 6:10am.

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $646 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2026-01-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time14h 15m	Avg Price$175	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time15h 5m	Avg Price$165	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US 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 $165 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $147. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland in about 14h 15m —that's the fastest way to get there!