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Fairfield to Oakland by train

Oakland lies 53 km (33 mi) south of Fairfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 43 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 65 km (41 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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FairfieldOakland
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population112,970419,267
Elevation4 m (13 ft)24 m (79 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordFairfield–Vacaville stationOakland–Jack London Square station, 16th Street Station
Postal codes94533–9453494601–94666

Where to book trains from Fairfield to Oakland

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Staying in Oakland

Our booking partner lists 524 places to stay in Oakland. Of the 364 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 4 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 20,728 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Oakland

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Common questions

How far is Oakland from Fairfield?

53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, south of Fairfield; by road roughly 65 km (41 mi).

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Oakland by train?

About 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Fairfield and Oakland?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where can I stay in Oakland?

Our booking partner lists 524 places to stay in Oakland, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.