Trains to Oakland, CA
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Oakland: Oakland–Jack London Square station, 16th Street Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Oakland
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland to Antioch | United States | 46 km (29 mi) | about 38 min |
| Oakland to Fairfield | United States | 53 km (33 mi) | about 43 min |
| Oakland to Santa Clara | United States | 57 km (36 mi) | about 46 min |
| Oakland to San Jose | United States | 61 km (38 mi) | about 50 min |
| Oakland to Stockton | United States | 88 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Oakland to Sacramento | United States | 110 km (68 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Oakland to Modesto | United States | 114 km (71 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Oakland to Roseville | United States | 136 km (84 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Oakland to Salinas | United States | 137 km (85 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Oakland to Chico | United States | 217 km (135 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Oakland to Fresno | United States | 250 km (156 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Oakland to Reno | United States | 287 km (178 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Oakland to Los Angeles | United States | 553 km (343 mi) | about 7 h 29 min |
| Oakland to Tijuana | Mexico | 759 km (472 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
| Oakland to Phoenix | United States | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 14 h 4 min |
| Oakland to San Diego | United States | 731 km (454 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Oakland to Mexicali | Mexico | 845 km (525 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Oakland to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 19 h 53 min |
| Oakland to Seattle | United States | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| Oakland to Vancouver | Canada | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 17 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Oakland have?
Oakland–Jack London Square station, 16th Street Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.