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Cheap train tickets from Oakland to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Oakland to Los Angeles. Travelling by train from Oakland to Los Angeles usually takes 10 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 8 hours and 22 minutes.
- Distance
- 343 mi (553 km)
- Fastest train
- 8h 22m
- Lowest price
- SEK 485.63
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 2
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Oakland to Los Angeles Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Oakland to Los Angeles?
There are usually 25 daily coach trips from Oakland to Los Angeles.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceSEK 818.43Cheaper | Avg. PriceSEK 889.69 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips19 | Daily Trips25 |
Duration | Duration10h 38m | Duration10h 4mFaster |
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There are several train options that can take you from Oakland to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles was SEK 729. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 28 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around SEK 306.04 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Oakland to Los Angeles by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Oakland to Los Angeles will cost between SEK 714 and SEK 833. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Oakland to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Oakland to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in February when the average ticket price is only SEK 733. If you're thinking of travelling from Oakland to Los Angeles during December, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of SEK 852 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in December, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Oakland to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 28 days ahead of time, you can save about SEK 306.04 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Oakland to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Oakland to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 18 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 18 | 10h 34m | SEK 799.61 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 11h 45m | SEK 1,122.20 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 18 Amtrak trains from Oakland to Los Angeles every day, as well as 46 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from SEK 485.63.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned carriages, power sockets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Oakland to Los Angeles
Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Oakland to Los Angeles. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a coach or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.
There are 19 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Oakland to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip. You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Oakland. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Oakland to Los Angeles for SEK 456.
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
1
The distance between Oakland and Los Angeles is approximately 343 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 22 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
343
Distance (km)
553
The earliest train departs Oakland at 3:45 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:25. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.
First train
3:45am
Last train
10:25pm
Trains from Oakland to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Wednesday
Least crowded
Saturday
City Information
Oakland
Oakland, CA is a port city that is beginning to step out of the shadow of San Francisco, its neighbour 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 coach 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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several coach and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighbouring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Oakland?
Main departure station: 245 Second St
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 Gold Runner 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.
All train stations in Oakland:
- 245 Second St
- Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railway passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transport hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several coach carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
Train stations in Los Angeles:
- Union Station
- Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
- 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
- 592 Gayley Ave
- Metrolink Station
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