Trains tickets from Boston (MA), US to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Oakland.

Average Price$227 - $696Average Duration3d 15h
108kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$589 - $1,115Average Duration3d 11h
393kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
3d 15hAverage Duration
$227Cheapest ticket
108kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston to Oakland: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$690
Average train trip duration3d 11h
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure6:50am
Distance2678 miles (4319 km)
Latest train departure12:57pm

Boston to Oakland Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Oakland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Oakland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Boston and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Boston to Oakland.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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