Trains tickets from Lafayette (LA) to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Lafayette
    Departure location: Lafayette, LA
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$117 - $403Average Duration2d 6h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$298 - $948Average Duration2d 10h
264kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Lafayette to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
$117Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lafayette to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$464
Average train trip duration2d 10h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure12:24pm
Distance1798 miles (2899 km)

Lafayette to Oakland Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lafayette to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 9, 2025 with a price of $499

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

You can expect to pay from $499 to $1,463 for a train ticket from Lafayette to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $499 which is on 2025-06-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Oakland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Lafayette and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Lafayette to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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