Train from Pittsburgh to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Pittsburgh to Oakland on December 17
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Union Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
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Union Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Emeryville StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh 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, 22 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 22hAverage Duration
2249 milesDistance
91kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$222 - $730Average Duration2d 22h
91kg CO₂e
Average Price$352 - $1,698Average Duration2d 20h
330kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pittsburgh 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Pittsburgh to Oakland?

    The cheapest train tickets from Pittsburgh to Oakland start from $352. The average price for this train route is around $422. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Oakland?

    The average train ride duration from Pittsburgh to Oakland is 2d 20h, covering a distance of 2248 miles (3625 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Pittsburgh to Oakland route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Pittsburgh to Oakland?

    The earliest train departs from Pittsburgh to Oakland at 11:59pm. And the latest train departs at 11:59pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/14
$375
12/15
$401
Today
$1,762
12/17
$377
12/18
$388
12/19
No data
12/20
No data
12/21
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $375

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

You can expect to pay from $375 to $1,828 for a train ticket from Pittsburgh to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $377 which is on 2025-12-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Pittsburgh to Oakland?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Pittsburgh 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 $422 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $352. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from Pittsburgh to Oakland in about 2d 20h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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