Seattle to Oakland by train
Oakland lies 1,090 km (677 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 45 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,330 km (826 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Seattle | Oakland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 419,267 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | King Street Station, Union Station | Oakland–Jack London Square station, 16th Street Station |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 94601–94666 |
Where to book trains from Seattle 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.
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Common questions
How far is Oakland from Seattle?
1,090 km (677 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle; by road roughly 1,330 km (826 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Oakland by train?
About 14 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle 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.