How much is the train ticket from Oakland to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to San Diego start from R 1 716. The average price for this train route is around R 1 851. 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 San Diego?

The average train journey time from Oakland to San Diego is 15h 55m, covering a distance of 731 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to San Diego 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 San Diego?

The earliest train from Oakland to San Diego departs at 08:39. And the latest train departs at 09:09.

Train Oakland to San Diego from R 1 360 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:48	Jack London Square	11h 47m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
		17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:09	Jack London Square	20h 26m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:39	Emeryville Station	20h 56m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:48	Jack London Square	11h 47m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:48	Jack London Square	11h 47m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:48	Jack London Square	11h 47m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:48	Jack London Square	11h 47m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Diego on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:09	Jack London Square	20h 26m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	11h 37m	05:35	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 55m	01:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 830, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 10mAverage duration

728 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 830 - R 3 623	Average duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 716 - R 3 225	Average duration15h 55m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 428

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US 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 San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to San Diego start from R 1 716. The average price for this train route is around R 1 851. 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 San Diego?
The average train journey time from Oakland to San Diego is 15h 55m, covering a distance of 731 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to San Diego 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 San Diego?
The earliest train from Oakland to San Diego departs at 08:39. And the latest train departs at 09:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/01

R 1 524

26/01

R 1 524

Today

R 1 524

28/01

R 1 491

29/01

R 1 508

30/01

R 1 524

31/01

R 1 524

01/02

R 1 524

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 491

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 491 to R 8 175 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 491, which is on 2026-01-28.