Trains tickets from Oakland to Santa Clara (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Great America Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Coliseum/Airport
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Great America Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Great America Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Great America Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Santa Clara
    Destination location: Great America Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Santa Clara.

Bus
Average Price$61 - $73Average Duration13h 15m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$15 - $174Average Duration1h 5m
5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53train per day
1h 5mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to Santa Clara: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$19
Average train trip duration1h 5m
Number of daily trains53
Earliest train departure5:49am
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Latest train departure8:53pm

Oakland to Santa Clara Train

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

Best price found
05/09
$13
05/10
$13
Today
$13
05/12
$13
05/13
$13
05/14
$13
05/15
$13
05/16
$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Santa Clara was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $393 for a train ticket from Oakland to Santa Clara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-05-12.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santa Clara 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Oakland and Santa Clara compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Santa Clara?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Oakland and Santa Clara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $19 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $15. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Clara, choose the train, as it will take you from Oakland to Santa Clara in about 1h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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