Trains tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland

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TodayJul 15
from $796
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from $698
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Oakland.

Average Price$230 - $414Average Duration3d 11h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$526 - $1,138Average Duration3d 13h
355kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
3d 11hAverage Duration
$230Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond, VA, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$698
Average train trip duration3d 13h
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance2419 miles (3901 km)
Latest train departure12:43pm

Richmond to Oakland Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/13
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07/14
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Today
$741
07/16
$673
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07/18
$628
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Oakland was searched and found on Jul 18, 2025 with a price of $628

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $628 to $4,474 for a train ticket from Richmond to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $628 which is on 2025-07-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Richmond to Oakland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Oakland.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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