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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Jack London Square | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Cheapest | |||||
| Emeryville Station | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Fastest | |||||
| Jack London Square | San Juan Capistrano, CA | No tags | |||||
| Jack London Square | San Juan Capistrano, CA | No tags | |||||
| Jack London Square | San Juan Capistrano, CA | No tags |
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Get from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano
The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 836, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5652 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 1 480
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano start from R 1 836. The average price for this train route is around R 2 797. 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 Juan Capistrano?
The average train journey time from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 634 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to San Juan Capistrano route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest train from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano 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.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 410To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 410 to R 15 576 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 410, which is on 2025-12-20.
