Train from Oakland to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Oakland to Philadelphia on 10 January
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Emeryville Station
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Emeryville Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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Emeryville Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Emeryville Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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Emeryville Station
30th Street StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
3d 9hAverage duration
2507 milesDistance
101kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£98 - £902Average duration3d 9h
101kg CO₂e
Average price£192 - £2,529Average duration3d 5h
367kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Philadelphia start from £192. The average price for this train route is around £665. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    The average train journey time from Oakland to Philadelphia is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 2503 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Oakland to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train from Oakland to Philadelphia departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 08:25.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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08/01
£1,992
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12/01
£275
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of £275

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

You can expect to pay from £275 to £2,211 for a train ticket from Oakland to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £275, which is on 2026-01-12.

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