How much is the train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Clara to Oakland start from $15. The average price for this train route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Clara to Oakland?

The average train ride duration from Santa Clara to Oakland is 1h, covering a distance of 39 miles (63 km). The quickest train can get you there in 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Santa Clara to Oakland route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 43 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Santa Clara to Oakland?

The earliest train departs from Santa Clara to Oakland at 6:25am. And the latest train departs at 9:20pm.

Train Santa Clara to Oakland from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Santa Clara to Oakland on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:33am	Great America Station	46m	7:19am	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
Train	4:32pm	Great America Station	41m	5:13pm	Coliseum/Airport	Fastest
Train	6:25am	Santa Clara Transit Center	54m	7:19am	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
Train	8:46am	Santa Clara Transit Center	55m	9:41am	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
Train	10:43am	Santa Clara Transit Center	49m	11:32am	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:10 PM PST.

Get from Santa Clara to Oakland

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day

1hAverage Duration

39 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,753 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5753 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $15

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Clara, US to Oakland by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Santa Clara to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Clara to Oakland start from $15. The average price for this train route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Clara to Oakland?
The average train ride duration from Santa Clara to Oakland is 1h, covering a distance of 39 miles (63 km). The quickest train can get you there in 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Santa Clara to Oakland route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 43 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Santa Clara to Oakland?
The earliest train departs from Santa Clara to Oakland at 6:25am. And the latest train departs at 9:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/29

$13

01/30

$13

Today

$13

02/01

$13

02/02

$13

02/03

$15

02/04

No data

02/05

No data

The cheapest trip from Santa Clara, US to Oakland was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $432 for a train ticket from Santa Clara, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2026-02-01.