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TodayJul 12
TomorrowJul 13
from $546
MonJul 14
from $546
TueJul 15
from $554
WedJul 16
from $575
ThuJul 17
from $530
FriJul 18
from $530
SatJul 19
from $546

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to New York City.

Average Price$120 - $904Average Duration3d 11h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$255 - $838Average Duration3d 8h
375kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day
3d 11hAverage Duration
$120Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to New York City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$581
Average train trip duration3d 8h
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:13am
Distance2552 miles (4116 km)
Latest train departure8:25am

Oakland to New York City Train

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

Best price found
07/10
$1,827
07/11
$621
Today
$554
07/13
$526
07/14
$526
07/15
$534
07/16
$554
07/17
$510
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to New York City was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of $510

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

You can expect to pay from $510 to $3,161 for a train ticket from Oakland to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $510 which is on 2025-07-17.

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 New York City 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 New York City, 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 New York City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Oakland to New York City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

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Train from New York City to Oakland

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