The train between Boston and Oakland takes 3d 7h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Boston to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Boston and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Boston is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Oakland at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Oakland station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 7h.
Boston to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
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The distance between Boston and Oakland is 4,320.3 km. The road distance is 5,497 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Emeryville via Chicago Union Station in around 3d 4h.
