How far is Oakland from San Jose?

Oakland and San Jose are 62 km (39 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to San Jose?

Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Bus Oakland to San Jose from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	9:15am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	9:15am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	11:10pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	9:15am	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	9:15am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures for Oakland to San Jose on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	12:30am	Diridon Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:17 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

64 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $29	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $67	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and San Jose?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to San Jose, US by bus

How far is Oakland from San Jose?
Oakland and San Jose are 62 km (39 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to San Jose?
Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$15

11-22

$15

Today

$15

11-24

$11

11-25

$11

11-26

$11

11-27

$12

11-28

$11

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $17 for a bus ticket from Oakland to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.