Train from Oakland to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to St. Louis on 10 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Gateway StationCheapest
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Gateway StationFastest
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Emeryville Station
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £277, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 5hAverage duration
1731 milesDistance
70kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£277 - £580Average duration2d 5h
70kg CO₂e
Average price£241 - £1,355Average duration2d 12h
253kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Oakland to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to St. Louis start from £241. The average price for this train route is around £879. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Oakland to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Oakland to St. Louis is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 1726 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Oakland to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to St. Louis?

    The earliest train from Oakland to St. Louis departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 09:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/01
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08/01
£226
Today
£206
10/01
£223
11/01
£191
12/01
£186
13/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to St. Louis was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of £186

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oakland to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £186 to £1,822 for a train ticket from Oakland to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £186, which is on 2026-01-12.

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