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How to get to Oakland by train
Routes | 48 |
Trips per day | 321 |
train lines | 4 |
Stations | 2 |
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City Information
Oakland, CA is a port city that is beginning to step out of the shadow of San Francisco, its neighbor to the west. Every visitor should start their Oakland trip in the downtown area and Old Oakland, the city's historic quarter full of quaint old buildings. While here, don't forget to take a short detour to Oakland's famous Chinatown as well. The African American Museum and Library at Oakland tells the history of Black communities in the area and is definitely worth a stop. For those who would prefer to stay close to nature, Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park's abundance of redwood groves will offer amazing views.
Oakland's food scene is vibrant and diverse, with a wide range of offerings for all budgets. Enssaro is a popular local name with mid-range dishes that will whet your appetite. For an excellent haute-cuisine dinner, head towards The Wolf.
It's easy to get around the Bay Area on local public transit (called the BART, for Bay Area Rapid Transit). Getting to Oakland from further afield is also a breeze thanks to many intercity bus routes in the area and Amtrak's Capitol Corridor train, which stops in Oakland. Flights arrive at the Oakland International Airport, but several additional airport options in the larger Bay Area are also available.
Station Information
The Jack London Station in Oakland opened in 1995, replacing 16th Street Station, which was extensively damaged in the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. The station was named after the famous writer Jack London, as he spent much of his life in the area. It is a contemporary glass and stone structure located on the easternmost corner of Jack London Square. The square, which fronts a natural estuary leading to San Francisco Bay, was formerly the hub of Oakland's port activities, connecting the maritime and agricultural sectors. It is still an active and bustling waterfront today. Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, and San Joaquins trains serve the station. It is the 10th busiest of Amtrak's 74 California stops, boarding or de-boarding an average of 1,142 people per day.
Popular train stations in Oakland:
245 Second St
Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave
What train companies travel to Oakland, California?
Located in California, Oakland is accessible by train from 48 other cities. You can choose from 321 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Oakland on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Oakland are also available..
Train companies serving Oakland
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Coast Starlight | 27 | 9h 14m | $66.46 |
Amtrak | 23 | 18h 36m | $124.27 |
Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 16 | 1h 13m | $25.04 |
Amtrak San Joaquins | 13 | 3h 20m | $29.94 |
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The busiest train station in Oakland is 245 Second St. As Oakland's main station, it has the most trains coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave.
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Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Bakersfield | 15h 4m | $102.54 |
Emeryville | 1d 16h 34m | $209.14 |
Martinez | 3h 15m | $21.31 |
Sacramento | 6h 22m | $65.85 |
San Jose | 8h 40m | $67.81 |
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