Trains tickets from Oakland to San Diego (CA), US

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Next departures to San Diego

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train Oakland to San Diego: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration11h 49m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure8:39am
Distance456 miles (735 km)
Latest train departure5:46pm

Oakland to San Diego Train

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

Best price found
04/21
$103
04/22
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04/24
$85
04/25
$85
04/26
$85
04/27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to San Diego was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $442 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-04-24.

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Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Diego 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Oakland and San Diego, 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 Oakland to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from San Diego to Oakland

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