Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BARTCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
14h 20mAverage Duration
733 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$85 - $342Average Duration14h 20m
18kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$151 - $260Average Duration15h 21m
67kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland start from $85. The average price for this route is around $145. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Oakland?

    The average bus travel time from San Diego to Oakland is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 733 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Diego to Oakland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Oakland?

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oakland at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Oakland?

    A bus trip from San Diego to Oakland generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Diego to Oakland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Oakland?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$328
11-26
$153
Today
$150
11-28
$308
11-29
$328
11-30
$153
12-01
$134
12-02
$134
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $134

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

You can expect to pay from $134 to $328 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-12-01.

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