Cheap train tickets from Fairfield to Oakland

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Trip Summary

There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Fairfield to Oakland. Traveling by train from Fairfield to Oakland usually takes one hour and 20 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Capitol Corridor train can make the trip in one hour and 14 minutes.

Distance
33 mi (53 km)
Fastest train
1h 14m
Lowest price
$22.00
Trains per day
12
Most frequent service
Amtrak Capitol Corridor
Train lines
2

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Fairfield to Oakland Train Schedule

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Price trends for trains from Fairfield to Oakland

Average train ticket prices from Fairfield to Oakland by travel date

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Which train should you take from Fairfield to Oakland?

2 train services operate from Fairfield to Oakland. Amtrak Capitol Corridor usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak11h 19m$22.00
Amtrak Capitol Corridor111h 20m$22.00
  • Since 1991, Capitol Corridor has connected Auburn to San Jose, with stops in Sacramento, Oakland, Berkeley, and 15 other cities in Northern California. The route's convenient transport to various cities includes breathtaking scenery guaranteed to help pass the time. Each train offers onboard WiFi and a cafe car for the comfort of passengers, as well as ample bicycle and luggage storage. Most Capitol Corridor trips make the journey from Fairfield to Oakland in about 1 hours and 20 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Fairfield to Oakland

There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Fairfield to Oakland. You can also take a train for your return trip from Oakland to Fairfield.

Trains per day

12

Direct trains

12

The distance between Fairfield and Oakland is approximately 33 miles, or 53 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 14 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Distance (mi)

33

Distance (km)

53

The earliest train departs Fairfield at 4:56am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:39pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

First train

4:56am

Last train

9:39pm

Trains from Fairfield to Oakland are the most crowded on Monday. 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 traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Monday

Least crowded

Friday

City Information

Oakland

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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

Where is the train station in Fairfield?

Main departure station: 4921 Vanden Road

There is one train station in Fairfield.

All train stations in Fairfield:

  • 4921 Vanden Road

Where is the train station in Oakland?

Main arrival station: 245 Second St

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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

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