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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Austin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $244, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Oakland to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5561 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 $238
Oakland to Austin Train
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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Oct 30, 2025 with a price of $429To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $429 to $1,347 for a train ticket from Oakland to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $461 which is on 2025-11-04.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Oakland to Austin is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Oakland and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Oakland to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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!
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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