How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland start from R 1 185. The average price for this train route is around R 1 400. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Oakland is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 552 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Oakland route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Oakland departs at 09:13. And the latest train departs at 09:51.

Train Los Angeles to Oakland from R 917 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:13	Union Station	10h 52m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
09:13	Union Station	10h 42m	19:55	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	10h 42m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:13	Union Station	10h 52m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
09:13	Union Station	10h 42m	19:55	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	10h 42m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	12h 18m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 40m	18:35	Jack London Square	Cheapest
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 30m	18:25	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
07:13	Union Station	11h 12m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 40m	18:35	Jack London Square	Cheapest
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 30m	18:25	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
07:13	Union Station	11h 12m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 40m	18:35	Jack London Square	Cheapest
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 30m	18:25	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
07:13	Union Station	11h 12m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 40m	18:35	Jack London Square	Cheapest
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 30m	18:25	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
07:13	Union Station	11h 12m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 40m	18:35	Jack London Square	Cheapest
07:55	Northridge Station	10h 30m	18:25	Emeryville Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	11h 40m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
07:13	Union Station	11h 12m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 729, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

8h 45mAverage duration

537 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 729 - R 3 963	Average duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 185 - R 2 957	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles, US and Oakland?

Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 970

Amtrak Los Angeles Oakland recent customer reviews

A gem of an experience!

Damali M.

22 May 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Oakland by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland start from R 1 185. The average price for this train route is around R 1 400. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Oakland is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 552 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Oakland route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Oakland departs at 09:13. And the latest train departs at 09:51.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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R 917

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R 952

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R 917

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 917

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

You can expect to pay from R 917 to R 8 855 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 917, which is on 2025-12-14.