Train from Salt Lake City to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Oakland on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Central Station
Emeryville StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Central Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Central Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Central Station
Jack London SquareNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Central Station
Coliseum/AirportNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

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 $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16hAverage Duration
591 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$79 - $198Average Duration16h
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$75 - $731Average Duration22h 13m
86kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salt Lake City to Oakland 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
11/26
$181
11/27
$181
Today
$219
11/29
$700
11/30
$124
12/01
$124
12/02
No data
12/03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $124

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 $124 to $705 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 $124 which is on 2025-11-30.

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