How to Book Train Travel from Oakland to San Jose
Train travel from Oakland to San Jose is quick and easy. Once you decide which Amtrak station in Oakland to leave from, your trip is almost over; it takes only one or two hours. Expect to pay about $12 and sit in an unreserved seat--for short routes, coach seats are first come, first served.
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Instructions
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Book Your Ticket from Oakland to San Jose with Amtrak
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Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak's web site in the "Resources" section below. On the web site, you can book your train reservations via Amtrak's Fare Finder. You can also navigate the site if you have a PDA, Blackberry or other handheld device. Under 'Departs,' type in Oakland; you need to specify whether you will be departing from Coliseum Airport (OAC) or Jack London Square (OKJ).
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If you ordered your tickets online or by phone, pick them up at a ticket agent or at one of the Quik-Trak kiosks that can be found at many Amtrak locations (you'll need to enter your reservation number). If you've booked your trip far in advance, you can also request that your tickets be mailed to you.
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Travel Coach from Oakland to San Jose
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Relax in a roomy, satisfying seat on your short trip to San Jose.
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Utilize the fold-out trays that come with a coach seat to eat your snack or to rest your book on.
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Read a book or newspaper, put a puzzle together, or write a novel with the aid of the individual reading lamps above your seat.
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Stretch your legs out to take advantage of the leg room and take a quick nap so you will be refreshed when you wake up in San Jose.
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