Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Oakland.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York to OaklandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $185, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New York to Oakland: Trip Overview
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Based on 5077 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 $338.00
New York to Oakland Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York to Oakland was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $490To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $490 to $2,417 for a train ticket from New York to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $490 which is on 2025-04-26.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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