Train from San Antonio, US to Oakland: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Antonio to Oakland on 21 December
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AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Emeryville StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 924, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 19hAverage duration
2383 kmDistance
60kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 3 924 - R 9 513Average duration1d 19h
60kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 115 - R 24 675Average duration1d 20h
217kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Oakland by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Oakland?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Oakland start from R 4 115. The average price for this train route is around R 4 596. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Oakland?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Oakland is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 2387 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Oakland route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Oakland?

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Oakland departs at 02:45. And the latest train departs at 02:45.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Oakland?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Oakland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 4 596 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 4 115. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Oakland in about 1d 19h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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