Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to Oakland

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TomorrowMay 17
from $146
SunMay 18
from $146
MonMay 19
from $146
TueMay 20
from $121
WedMay 21
from $146
ThuMay 22
FriMay 23
SatMay 24

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Oakland.

Average Price$66 - $127Average Duration16h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$88 - $153Average Duration18h 17m
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16hAverage Duration
$66Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to Oakland: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$127
Average train trip duration18h 17m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:40pm
Distance589 miles (950 km)

Salt Lake City to Oakland Train

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

Best price found
05/14
$146
05/15
$146
Today
$121
05/17
$146
05/18
$146
05/19
$146
05/20
$121
05/21
$146
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Oakland was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $652 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-05-20.

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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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Salt Lake City and Oakland 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.

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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

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.

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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