The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
15
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, CA to San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 15 trains that leave Oakland, CA for San Jose, CA every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
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Compare train and coach for Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 61 km
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1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
539 NA | 20:46 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h01 | 21:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
539 NA | 20:46 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h18 | 22:04 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
543 Capitol Corridor | 23:15 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h20 | 00:35 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
543 Capitol Corridor | 23:15 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h04 | 00:19 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
547 Capitol Corridor | 01:53 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h21 | 03:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
547 Capitol Corridor | 01:53 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h02 | 02:55 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
723 Capitol Corridor | 14:57 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h00 | 15:57 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
723 Capitol Corridor | 14:57 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h17 | 16:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
11 Coast Starlight | 16:09 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h05 | 17:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
727 Capitol Corridor | 16:20 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h02 | 17:22 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
727 Capitol Corridor | 16:20 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h21 | 17:41 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 17:47 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h18 | 19:05 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 17:47 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1h00 | 18:47 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA from £6. 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 San Jose, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland, CA to San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oakland, CA and San Jose, 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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