Train tickets from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to San Diego on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Old Town San DiegoCheapest
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Old Town San DiegoFastest
Amtrak
Coliseum/Airport
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Coliseum/Airport
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Amtrak
Coliseum/Airport
Santa Fe DepotNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
14h 40mAverage Duration
457 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$55 - $262Average Duration14h 40m
18kg CO₂e
Average Price$105 - $197Average Duration15h 55m
66kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US by train

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/17
$83
11/18
$83
Today
$83
11/20
$110
11/21
$110
11/22
$110
11/23
$93
11/24
$102
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $445 for a train ticket from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-23.

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