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Museum of Pop Culture
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 2 trains from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 1090 km distance in an average of 22 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 h 30 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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Trains from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 22h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £61 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:55, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 1090 km distance in 22h 10m.
Distance 1090 km |
Average train duration 22h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 22h 10m |
First train 9:55 |
Last train 21:41 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA.
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:21 Oakland, CA | 22h30 | 2:51 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
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14 | 21:21 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 22h30 | 19:51 King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 5:21 Oakland, CA | 22h30 | 3:51 Seattle, WA | 0 changesdirect | |
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An engaging museum on pop culture, music, film and games, housed in a bold contemporary building at Seattle Center.
A major art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions and a central waterfront-adjacent location downtown.
This waterfront museum explores marine life, ocean science and regional waters with immersive family-friendly exhibits.
A lively waterfront district with ferries, views, piers, shops and easy access to harbour walks and city landmarks.
A scenic green space on Queen Anne with famous skyline views, lawns and a classic lookout for photos at dusk.
A large urban park with forests, beaches, trails and sweeping Puget Sound views. Ideal for walks, cycling and sunsets.
A Pacific Northwest staple of fresh salmon, often alder-planked or smoked, reflecting Seattle’s deep ties to regional fishing and Indigenous cooking traditions.
A hearty seafood chowder commonly made with local clams, cream and potatoes. It is a classic waterfront comfort dish in Seattle.
Fresh oysters from Washington waters, prized for their briny, clean flavour and strong connection to the region’s shellfish culture.
Refined tasting-menu restaurant highlighting Pacific Northwest ingredients in an intimate, contemporary dining room.
Historic Pike Place Market counter known for fresh clam chowder and other seafood in a lively, casual setting.
Bustling Japanese seafood spot famed for sushi, grilled fish and a long-established market atmosphere in the International District.
Seattle is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel rates, costly dining, and paid attractions, though public transport is fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts, but small tips are optional.
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Most Oakland, CA to Seattle, WA trains use the Jack London Square to King Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jack London Square is 1 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Jack London Square has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Yoshi's Oakland, Scott's Seafood Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jack London Square. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jack London Square. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jack London Square: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jack London Square: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jack London Square: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Waterfront Hotel, Z Hotel Jack London Square, Executive Inn & Suites.
Coliseum/Airport is 8 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Coliseum/Airport has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Coliseum/Airport.
Available at Coliseum/Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coliseum/Airport.
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
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