The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
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 £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oakland, CA for San Jose, CA every day 1 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 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 £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:37 Oakland, CA | 1h21 | 23:58 San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 06:01 |
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 £7. 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

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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