How much is the train ticket from Oakland to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to St. Louis start from R 5 104. The average price for this train route is around R 5 856. 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 St. Louis?

The average train journey time from Oakland to St. Louis is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2790 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Oakland to St. Louis departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 09:09.

Train Oakland to St. Louis from R 5 309 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to St. Louis on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Emeryville Station	2d 13h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
08:15	Emeryville Station	2d 8h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	2d 12h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	2d 12h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	2d 12h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:45 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 5hAverage duration

2789 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 124 - R 10 275	Average duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 104 - R 9 794	Average duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Oakland and St. Louis?

Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 5 087

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to St. Louis start from R 5 104. The average price for this train route is around R 5 856. 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 St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Oakland to St. Louis is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2790 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Oakland to St. Louis departs at 07:13. 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.

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R 5 171

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R 5 897

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to St. Louis was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 5 171

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

You can expect to pay from R 5 171 to R 19 368 for a train ticket from Oakland to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 897, which is on 2025-12-13.