Train from St. Louis to Oakland: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from St. Louis to Oakland on 1 February
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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis 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, 23 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 510, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 23hAverage duration
2791 kmDistance
70kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 510 - R 13 952Average duration1d 23h
70kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 521 - R 39 634Average duration2d 14h
254kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Oakland start from R 2 521. The average price for this train route is around R 6 237. 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 St. Louis to Oakland?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Oakland is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2790 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Oakland departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 20:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Oakland was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 4 882

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

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Oakland?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between St. Louis 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 6 237 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 521. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Oakland in about 1d 23h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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