What is the distance between San Jose and Oakland?

The distance between San Jose and Oakland is approximately 62 km (39 miles).

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

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

Bus San Jose to Oakland from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h	10:10am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h	10:10am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h 30m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h 30m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

64 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $27	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $66	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Oakland?

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

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$15

11-19

$12

Today

$12

11-21

$13

11-22

$13

11-23

$13

11-24

$12

11-25

$11

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 San Jose, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $54 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Amtrak 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.