Oakland to Surrey by train
Surrey lies 1,258 km (781 mi) north of Oakland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,534 km (953 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Oakland | Surrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 419,267 | 568,322 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Stations on record | Oakland–Jack London Square station, 16th Street Station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 94601–94666 | V3Z |
What changes when you arrive in Surrey
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Oakland to Surrey
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Staying in Surrey
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Surrey. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (13). Across 27 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 9,323 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Surrey
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Common questions
How far is Surrey from Oakland?
1,258 km (781 mi) in a straight line, north of Oakland; by road roughly 1,534 km (953 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oakland to Surrey by train?
About 17 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oakland and Surrey?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Surrey?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Surrey?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Surrey, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.