The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
8 h 57 m
Average duration
9 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oakland, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 553 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£65 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £416 Average Price |
10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:36 Oakland, CA | 8h59 | 06:35 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 8 March | |||||
![]() | 15:55 Oakland, CA | 9h20 | 01:15 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:09 Oakland, CA | 12h02 | 05:11 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:18 Oakland, CA | 8h57 | 03:15 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:36 Oakland, CA | 8h59 | 04:35 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 553 km distance in 8h 37m.
Distance 553 km |
Average train duration 10h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 37m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Oakland, CA and Los Angeles, CA from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oakland, CA and Los Angeles, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Yoshi's Oakland
- Scott's Seafood Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Waterfront Hotel
- Z Hotel Jack London Square
- Executive Inn & Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: AC Transit lines 12, 72, 72M
- Ferry: San Francisco Bay Ferry
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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