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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 24 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: April 24 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Jack London SquareOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 24 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: April 24 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 24 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: April 24 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 24 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: April 24 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 24 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: April 24 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Emeryville StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train San Diego to Oakland: Trip Overview
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Based on 5072 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 $72.00
San Diego 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 San Diego to Oakland was searched and found on Apr 21, 2025 with a price of $68To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $68 to $442 for a train ticket from San Diego to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-04-24.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Diego and Oakland is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Oakland.
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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
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.
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