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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 29 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: April 29 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 29 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Jack London SquareOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 29 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Jack London SquareOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: April 29 atDeparture city: Salt Lake CityDeparture location: Central StationArrival time: April 30 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Jack London SquareOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to OaklandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 18 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Salt Lake City to Oakland: Trip Overview
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Based on 5080 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 $71.00
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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Oakland was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $510 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-04-27.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Salt Lake City and Oakland 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?
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
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.
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!
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