Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Houston.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $268, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Oakland to Houston: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 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 $268.00
Oakland to Houston Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Houston was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $223To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to Houston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $223 to $1,841 for a train ticket from Oakland to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $257 which is on 2025-04-30.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to Houston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Houston you take, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Oakland and Houston compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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