How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Truckee?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Truckee start from R 719. The average price for this train route is around R 1 846. 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 Truckee?

The average train journey time from Oakland to Truckee is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 249 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 44m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to Truckee 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 Truckee?

The earliest train from Oakland to Truckee departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 10:15.

Train Oakland to Truckee from R 865 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:58	Emeryville Station	5h 17m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
14:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	19:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:58	Emeryville Station	6h 3m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:58	Emeryville Station	5h 17m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
14:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	19:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:58	Emeryville Station	6h 3m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:45	Emeryville Station	5h 30m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
13:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	18:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:35	Jack London Square	5h 40m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:45	Emeryville Station	5h 30m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
13:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	18:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:35	Jack London Square	5h 40m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:45	Emeryville Station	5h 30m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
13:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	18:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:35	Jack London Square	5h 40m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:45	Emeryville Station	5h 30m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
13:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	18:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:35	Jack London Square	5h 40m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Truckee on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:45	Emeryville Station	5h 30m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
13:08	Emeryville Station	4h 52m	18:00	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
08:15	Emeryville Station	5h 46m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:35	Jack London Square	5h 40m	13:15	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
07:35	Jack London Square	6h 26m	14:01	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:16 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Truckee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Truckee. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 479, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

250 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 479 - R 1 542	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 719 - R 2 580	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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 719

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Truckee 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 Truckee?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Truckee start from R 719. The average price for this train route is around R 1 846. 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 Truckee?
The average train journey time from Oakland to Truckee is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 249 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to Truckee 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 Truckee?
The earliest train from Oakland to Truckee departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 10:15.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 865

11/12

R 865

Today

R 865

13/12

R 865

14/12

R 865

15/12

R 865

16/12

R 865

17/12

R 865

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Truckee was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 865

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

You can expect to pay from R 865 to R 7 866 for a train ticket from Oakland to Truckee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 865, which is on 2025-12-13.