Train from St. Louis to Oakland: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Oakland on 28 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Emeryville StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
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Gateway Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Coliseum/AirportNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis 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 2 days, 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £351, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 7hAverage duration
1731 milesDistance
70kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£351 - £575Average duration2d 7h
70kg CO₂e
Average price£247 - £1,261Average duration3d 3h
254kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Oakland start from £247. The average price for this train route is around £386. 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 St. Louis to Oakland?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Oakland is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 1730 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Oakland route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Oakland?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Oakland departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:42.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Oakland was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of £273

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 £273 to £1,310 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 £273, which is on 2025-12-30.

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