Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Santa Ana to Oakland. Traveling by train from Santa Ana to Oakland usually takes 12 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 10 hours and 58 minutes.
Distance | 373 mi (601 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 58m |
Lowest price | HRK 365.66 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to Oakland?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Santa Ana to Oakland was HRK 541.96. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 23 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around HRK 66.38 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Santa Ana to Oakland. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 23 days before departure, you can save around HRK 66.38. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Which train should you take from Santa Ana to Oakland?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Ana to Oakland. However, there are 13 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 13 | 12h 52m | HRK 582.32 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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 restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 13 Amtrak trains from Santa Ana to Oakland every day, as well as 14 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from HRK 366.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Santa Ana and Oakland is approximately 373 miles, or 601 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 58 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 spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Santa Ana to Oakland tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Santa Ana at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Oakland to Santa Ana.
City Information
Santa Ana
Image credit: Unsplash
Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centers. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.
One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.
The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway bus or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.
Oakland
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
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 Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
There is one train station in Santa Ana.
All train stations in Santa Ana:
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Where is the train station in Oakland?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionImage credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain arrival 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 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.
All train stations in Oakland:
245 Second St
Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Oakland to Santa Ana?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Santa Ana
- Train from Santa Ana to Flagstaff
HRK 563+
- Train from Santa Ana to Camarillo
HRK 211+
- Train from Santa Ana to Davis
HRK 708+
- Santa Ana to Fullerton Train
HRK 56+
- Train from Santa Ana to Hanford
HRK 313+
- Santa Ana to Modesto Train
HRK 445+
- Santa Ana to Napa Train
HRK 523+
- Train from Santa Ana to Oxnard
HRK 218+
- Santa Ana to Palm Springs
HRK 87+
- Train from Santa Ana to Riverside
HRK 98+
- Santa Ana to Salinas Train
HRK 686+
- Train from Santa Ana to San Clemente
HRK 105+
- Santa Ana to San Diego Train
HRK 204+
- Train from Santa Ana to Santa Maria
HRK 488+
- Train from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe
HRK 809+
- Santa Ana to Ventura Train
HRK 232+
- Train from Santa Ana to Orlando
HRK 4,424+
- Train from Santa Ana to Salt Lake City
HRK 1,243+
Continue by train from Oakland
- Oakland to Tucson Train
HRK 828+
- Oakland to Anaheim Train
HRK 585+
- Train from Oakland to Chico
HRK 276+
- Oakland to Los Angeles Train
HRK 473+
- Train from Oakland to Petaluma
HRK 141+
- Train from Oakland to San Francisco
HRK 95+
- Oakland to Simi Valley Train
HRK 387+
- Train from Oakland to South Lake Tahoe
HRK 464+
- Train from Oakland to Suisun
HRK 134+
- Oakland to Truckee Train
HRK 455+
- Train from Oakland to Vallejo
HRK 134+
- Oakland to Boston
HRK 2,911+
- Oakland to Baltimore Train
HRK 2,798+
- Train from Oakland to Reno
HRK 576+
- Train from Oakland to Sparks
HRK 534+
- Train from Oakland to Medford
HRK 713+
- Oakland to Milwaukee Train
HRK 2,096+
Check out these popular routes
- Vancouver to Toronto Train
HRK 3,680+
- Train from Toronto to Ottawa
HRK 533+
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas
HRK 714+
- Miami to Tampa Train
HRK 321+
- Boston to Providence Train
HRK 122+
- Portland to Seattle
HRK 3,459+
- Train from Detroit to Chicago
HRK 435+
- New York to Chicago Train
HRK 1,271+
- Train from Portland to Seattle
HRK 248+
- Philadelphia to Boston Train
HRK 1,020+
- Train from Leavenworth to Seattle
HRK 384+
- Train from Seattle to Leavenworth
HRK 395+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Train Tickets
- United States
- California
- Oakland
- Santa Ana to Oakland