Trains tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Oakland.

Average Price$184 - $811Average Duration3d 13h
101kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$505 - $2,388Average Duration3d 7h
367kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $184, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day
3d 13hAverage Duration
$184Cheapest ticket
101kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$703
Average train trip duration3d 7h
Number of daily trains4.857142857142857
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance2503 miles (4036 km)
Latest train departure3:55pm

Philadelphia to Oakland Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of $583

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

You can expect to pay from $583 to $3,486 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $583 which is on 2025-06-25.

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 Philadelphia to Oakland 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 Oakland, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Oakland, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

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.

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