What's the distance between Oakland and San Jose by coach?

The journey from Oakland to San Jose by coach covers an approximate distance of 39 miles (62 km).

How can I get from Oakland to San Jose without driving?

You can reach San Jose from Oakland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Oakland to San Jose from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	00:30	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	00:30	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	07:40	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	09:15	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	23:10	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	00:30	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	07:40	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	09:15	Diridon Station	No tags
Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	00:30	Diridon Station	Fastest
Bus	07:40	West Oakland BART	1h 35m	09:15	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	00:30	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	40m	00:30	Diridon Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:26 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

49 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £16	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £36	Average duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 5kg 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

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,426 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

What's the distance between Oakland and San Jose by coach?
The journey from Oakland to San Jose by coach covers an approximate distance of 39 miles (62 km).
How can I get from Oakland to San Jose without driving?
You can reach San Jose from Oakland by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£8

23/11

£8

Today

£7

25/11

£6

26/11

£7

27/11

£7

28/11

£7

29/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Jose, US was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

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 £6 to £9 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 £6, which is on 2025-11-25.

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.