How much is the train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Clara to Oakland start from R 247. The average price for this train route is around R 296. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Clara to Oakland?

The average train journey time from Santa Clara to Oakland is 1h, covering a distance of 44 km. The quickest train can get you there in 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Santa Clara to Oakland route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 45 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Clara to Oakland?

The earliest train from Santa Clara to Oakland departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 21:20.

Train Santa Clara to Oakland from R 214 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Clara to Oakland on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:33	Great America Station	46m	07:19	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
16:32	Great America Station	41m	17:13	Coliseum/Airport	Fastest
06:25	Santa Clara Transit Center	54m	07:19	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
08:46	Santa Clara Transit Center	55m	09:41	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
10:43	Santa Clara Transit Center	49m	11:32	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures from Santa Clara to Oakland on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:33	Great America Station	46m	07:19	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
16:32	Great America Station	41m	17:13	Coliseum/Airport	Fastest
06:25	Santa Clara Transit Center	54m	07:19	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
08:46	Santa Clara Transit Center	55m	09:41	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
10:43	Santa Clara Transit Center	49m	11:32	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures from Santa Clara to Oakland on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:25	Santa Clara Transit Center	1h 18m	07:43	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
16:25	Santa Clara Transit Center	1h 6m	17:31	Emeryville Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	11h 24m	17:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	11h 24m	17:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
08:04	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	12h 21m	20:25	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Clara to Oakland on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:33	Great America Station	46m	07:19	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
16:32	Great America Station	41m	17:13	Coliseum/Airport	Fastest
06:25	Santa Clara Transit Center	54m	07:19	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
08:46	Santa Clara Transit Center	55m	09:41	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
10:43	Santa Clara Transit Center	49m	11:32	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures from Santa Clara to Oakland on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:05	Great America Station	42m	09:47	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
20:18	Great America Station	41m	20:59	Coliseum/Airport	Fastest
08:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	50m	09:47	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
10:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	50m	11:47	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
12:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	50m	13:47	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures from Santa Clara to Oakland on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:05	Great America Station	42m	09:47	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
20:18	Great America Station	41m	20:59	Coliseum/Airport	Fastest
08:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	50m	09:47	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
10:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	50m	11:47	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
12:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	50m	13:47	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:53 PM PST.

Get from Santa Clara to Oakland

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just R 247, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45train per day

1hAverage duration

44 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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 about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 247

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Clara, US to Oakland by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Clara to Oakland start from R 247. The average price for this train route is around R 296. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Clara to Oakland?
The average train journey time from Santa Clara to Oakland is 1h, covering a distance of 44 km. The quickest train can get you there in 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Clara to Oakland route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 45 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Clara to Oakland?
The earliest train from Santa Clara to Oakland departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 21:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 214

25/01

R 214

Today

R 214

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R 214

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R 214

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R 296

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R 214

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R 214

The cheapest trip from Santa Clara, US to Oakland was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 214

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

You can expect to pay from R 214 to R 7 101 for a train ticket from Santa Clara, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 214, which is on 2026-01-27.