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Lowest Price	$16.00
Fastest Train	1h 4m
Trains Per Day	10
Train Lines	2

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Oakland-San Jose Train Schedule

Diridon Caltrain Station - 65 Cahill St

Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

Diridon Caltrain Station - 65 Cahill St

Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave

9:13 AM

Diridon Caltrain Station - 65 Cahill St

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel by train from Oakland to San Jose right now?

We stand behind CDC guidelines that caution passengers against non-essential travel during the coronavirus outbreak. That said, we recognize not everyone is in a position to completely abstain. Whether it’s for work, to take care of family or to get back home, some circumstances inevitably require travel. If you’re one of those individuals who still needs to book a trip, you can continue to do so on Wanderu.

Know that most train companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. To review the latest news and updates on which companies have reduced routes, visit our COVID-19 Travel Alert.

In order to keep their vehicles as clean and sanitized as possible, train companies are taking extra precautions for coronavirus. For details on what various companies are doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.

How do you find cheap train tickets from Oakland to San Jose?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets is to plan ahead and book your train travel early. In the past 30 days, $16.45 was the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Oakland to San Jose. By booking your trip 17 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $0.42 compared to a same-day fare.

How long is the train journey from Oakland to San Jose?

The distance between Oakland and San Jose is approximately 38 miles, or 62 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 4 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

When are trains the most crowded?

Trains from Oakland to San Jose are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

When are the first and last trains of the day?

The earliest train departs Oakland at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

How many trains per day run from Oakland to San Jose?

There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. 10 of these are direct connections to San Jose. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from San Jose to Oakland. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Oakland to San Jose for $12.00.

What train services are there from Oakland to San Jose?

2 train services operate from Oakland to San Jose. Amtrak Capitol Corridor usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations: