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

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MonMay 12
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TueMay 13
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WedMay 14
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FriMay 16
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SatMay 17
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Great America Station
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Clara Transit Center
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Clara Transit Center
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Clara Transit Center
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Clara Transit Center
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Coliseum/Airport
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$111 - $118Average Duration16h 41m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$15 - $135Average Duration1h 1m
5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Clara to Oakland

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

45train per day
1h 1mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Clara to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$18
Average train trip duration1h 1m
Number of daily trains45
Earliest train departure6:01am
Distance31 miles (50 km)
Latest train departure8:18pm

Santa Clara 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
05/08
$13
05/09
$13
Today
$13
05/11
$13
05/12
$13
05/13
$13
05/14
$13
05/15
$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Clara to Oakland was searched and found on May 8, 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 Santa Clara to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $416 for a train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-05-11.

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

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Santa Clara and Oakland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $18 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 Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Clara to Oakland in about 1h 1m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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