How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Los Angeles start from R 1 178. The average price for this train route is around R 1 178. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oakland to Los Angeles?

The average train journey time from Oakland to Los Angeles is 12h 32m, covering a distance of 557 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 27m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Oakland to Los Angeles departs at 08:39. And the latest train departs at 09:09.

Train Oakland to Los Angeles from R 1 118 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	8h 27m	02:25	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 11m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	8h 27m	02:25	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 11m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	8h 27m	02:25	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 11m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	8h 27m	02:25	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 11m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 11m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
10:28	Emeryville Station	8h 47m	19:15	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
10:18	Jack London Square	8h 57m	19:15	Union Station	No tags
11:47	Jack London Square	12h 8m	23:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	8h 27m	02:25	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
10:18	Jack London Square	8h 57m	19:15	Union Station	No tags
11:47	Jack London Square	12h 8m	23:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Los Angeles on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:05	Emeryville Station	9h 40m	17:45	UCLA	Cheapest
17:58	Emeryville Station	8h 27m	02:25	Union Station	Fastest
09:09	Jack London Square	12h 2m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
07:55	Jack London Square	9h 20m	17:15	Union Station	No tags
09:09	Jack London Square	15h 11m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 700, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

8h 55mAverage duration

556 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 700 - R 4 440	Average duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 178 - R 2 460	Average duration12h 32m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Oakland and Los Angeles, US?

Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers express satisfaction with the trip, praising the helpful and friendly staff. However, there were delays of 2-3 hours due to an unfortunate incident on the way to Los Angeles.

Amtrak Oakland Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The road and the driver

Sameer S.

21 August 2023

Someone killed themselves on our way to Los Angeles and belayed us 2-3 hours

David P.

3 May 2023

Very much enjoyed ehole trip. Good staff snd helpful. thanks

Keith W.

7 November 2022

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Los Angeles, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Los Angeles start from R 1 178. The average price for this train route is around R 1 178. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oakland to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Oakland to Los Angeles is 12h 32m, covering a distance of 557 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Oakland to Los Angeles departs at 08:39. 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

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R 1 290

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R 1 290

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R 1 290

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R 1 290

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R 1 290

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R 1 290

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 290

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 290 to R 15 032 for a train ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 290, which is on 2025-12-16.