How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland start from $69. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The average train ride duration from Los Angeles to Oakland is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 343 miles (552 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Los Angeles to Oakland route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The earliest train departs from Los Angeles to Oakland at 9:13am. And the latest train departs at 9:51am.

Train Los Angeles to Oakland from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:13am	Union Station	10h 52m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
9:13am	Union Station	10h 42m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	10h 42m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	12h 18m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:13am	Union Station	10h 52m	8:05pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
9:13am	Union Station	10h 42m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	10h 42m	7:55pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	12h 18m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 40m	6:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 30m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	11h 12m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 40m	6:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 30m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	11h 12m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 40m	6:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 30m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	11h 12m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 40m	6:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 30m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	11h 12m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 40m	6:35pm	Jack London Square	Cheapest
7:55am	Northridge Station	10h 30m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	11h 40m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	11h 12m	6:25pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

333 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $230	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $171	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles, US and Oakland?

Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $57

Amtrak Los Angeles Oakland recent customer reviews

A gem of an experience!

Damali M.

May 22, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Oakland by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland start from $69. The average price for this train route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The average train ride duration from Los Angeles to Oakland is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 343 miles (552 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Los Angeles to Oakland route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The earliest train departs from Los Angeles to Oakland at 9:13am. And the latest train departs at 9:51am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$53

12/10

$53

Today

$55

12/12

$55

12/13

$55

12/14

$53

12/15

$53

12/16

$53

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $465 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-12-14.