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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 23 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: August 26 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Staples Mill RoadOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 23 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: August 26 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Staples Mill RoadOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 23 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: August 26 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 23 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: August 26 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 23 atDeparture city: OaklandDeparture location: Emeryville StationArrival time: August 26 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to RichmondAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Oakland to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5410 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 $438
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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of $422To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $422 to $1,889 for a train ticket from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $422 which is on 2025-08-24.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Richmond 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 Oakland and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
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
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.
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!
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