Train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Jack London SquareCheapest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Emeryville StationFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Emeryville StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Emeryville StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Emeryville StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego 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 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
14h 40mAverage Duration
462 milesDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$59 - $240Average Duration14h 40m
19kg CO₂e
Average Price$105 - $181Average Duration15h 21m
66kg CO₂e

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/16
$68
11/17
$68
Today
$68
11/19
$68
11/20
$68
11/21
$68
11/22
$68
11/23
$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $68

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

You can expect to pay from $68 to $639 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-11-19.

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