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Trip Summary
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Santa Clara to Oakland. Traveling by train from Santa Clara to Oakland usually takes 52 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Capitol Corridor train can make the trip in 42 minutes.
| Distance | 36 mi (57 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 42m |
| Lowest price | €11.43 |
| Trains per day | 25 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Capitol Corridor |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland was €12.84. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Oakland if you book your train tickets at least 5 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €1.34.
Average train ticket prices from Santa Clara to Oakland by month
Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Oakland?
Amtrak Capitol Corridor is the one and only train line which connects Santa Clara to Oakland. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 6 | 0h 52m | €13.27 |
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 Santa Clara to Oakland in about 0 hours and 52 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Santa Clara to Oakland
Trains from Santa Clara to Oakland are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Santa Clara at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. 25 of these are direct connections to Oakland. 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 Oakland to Santa Clara.
City Information
Santa Clara
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Santa Clara is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, home to Santa Clara University, the San Francisco 49ers, and many of Silicon Valley's prominent tech companies. The Intel Museum, at Intel's headquarters, is the perfect place to celebrate technological advances and see exhibits like a giant replica of an Intel computing chip. The Intel Museum is free to visit, as is the Triton Museum of Art, home to contemporary artworks from Bay Area artists.
If you'd rather escape the fast-paced world of tech, the Santa Clara Valley is also home to over 30 wineries that encourage visitors to take it slow and relax a while. Drink in the view as you sip the wines at Kirigin Cellars, one of the oldest wineries in California.
Santa Clara is a fabulous city for a family vacation, too, just maybe without the winery visits. Instead, treat the kids to thrills at California's Great Adventure amusement park and South Bay Shores water park.
Santa Clara is one of the stops on the Capitol Corridor train that runs from San Jose to Sacramento. Amtrak Thruway provides a few bus trips out of Santa Clara, but there are even more options departing from its neighbors, San Jose and San Francisco. The closest major airport to Santa Clara is the San Jose Airport, but it also convenient to fly into San Francisco or Oakland.
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 Santa Clara?
Main departure station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
There are two stations in Santa Clara where you can board the train to Oakland.
All train stations in Santa Clara:
5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave
Where is the train station in Oakland?
Main arrival station: Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave
Oakland receives travelers from Santa Clara at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Oakland:
Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave
245 Second St
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