Trains tickets from Oakland to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures to Austin

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Austin.

Bus
Average Price$121 - $451Average Duration2d 3h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$384 - $385Average Duration1d 22h
219kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
$121Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$384
Average train trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:39am
Distance1490 miles (2403 km)
Latest train departure9:09am

Oakland to Austin Train

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07/26
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $548

To 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 $548 to $1,653 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 $548 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

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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