How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Auburn?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Auburn start from R 648. The average price for this train route is around R 648. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oakland to Auburn?

The average train journey time from Oakland to Auburn is 3h 4m, covering a distance of 159 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to Auburn 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 Oakland to Auburn?

The earliest train from Oakland to Auburn departs at 15:50. And the latest train departs at 18:08.

Train Oakland to Auburn from R 606 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to Auburn on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:51	Coliseum/Airport	3h 19m	19:10	Auburn, CA	Cheapest
16:13	Emeryville Station	2h 57m	19:10	Auburn, CA	Fastest
07:20	Coliseum/Airport	4h 35m	11:55	Auburn, CA	No tags
17:14	Coliseum/Airport	3h 21m	20:35	Auburn, CA	No tags
18:23	Coliseum/Airport	3h 27m	21:50	Auburn, CA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:51 AM PST.

Get from Oakland to Auburn

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 648, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

3h 4mAverage duration

159 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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 648

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Auburn, CA 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 Oakland to Auburn?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Auburn start from R 648. The average price for this train route is around R 648. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oakland to Auburn?
The average train journey time from Oakland to Auburn is 3h 4m, covering a distance of 159 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to Auburn 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 Oakland to Auburn?
The earliest train from Oakland to Auburn departs at 15:50. And the latest train departs at 18:08.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Auburn, CA was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 606

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

You can expect to pay from R 606 to R 761 for a train ticket from Oakland to Auburn, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 606, which is on 2025-12-12.