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

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Oakland start from R 1 811. The average price for this train route is around R 1 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Oakland?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Oakland is 15h 5m, covering a distance of 736 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 44m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from San Diego to Oakland departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to Oakland from R 1 176 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	16:54	Emeryville Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	15h 30m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	16:54	Emeryville Station	Fastest
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	15h 30m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	16:54	Emeryville Station	Fastest
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	16:54	Emeryville Station	Fastest
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	20:05	Jack London Square	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 44m	16:54	Emeryville Station	Fastest
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	14h 24m	18:25	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 54m	19:55	Emeryville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:27 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 980, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

14h 20mAverage duration

714 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 980 - R 4 404	Average duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 811 - R 3 404	Average duration15h 5m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 1 239

Amtrak San Diego Oakland recent customer reviews

no food or water for 8 hour trip

Mary B.

29 July 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, 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.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Oakland start from R 1 811. The average price for this train route is around R 1 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Oakland?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Oakland is 15h 5m, covering a distance of 736 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland?
The earliest train from San Diego to Oakland departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 176

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R 1 176

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R 1 176

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R 1 176

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 176

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 176 to R 8 596 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 176, which is on 2025-12-12.