How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to San Jose?

The cheapest coach tickets from Oakland to San Jose start from £10. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Oakland to San Jose?

The average bus journey time from Oakland to San Jose is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Oakland to San Jose route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oakland to San Jose?

The earliest bus departs from Oakland to San Jose at 07:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to San Jose?

A bus journey from Oakland to San Jose produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Oakland to San Jose?

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.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to San Jose?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Oakland to San Jose?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to San Jose?

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.

Bus Oakland to San Jose from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 30 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	23:20	West Oakland BART	1h 10m	00:30	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to San Jose on 1 December
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 2 December
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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 23:36 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 £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £16	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £36	Average duration1h 17m	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

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to San Jose?
The cheapest coach tickets from Oakland to San Jose start from £10. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Oakland to San Jose?
The average bus journey time from Oakland to San Jose is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Oakland to San Jose route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oakland to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Oakland to San Jose at 07:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to San Jose?
A bus journey from Oakland to San Jose produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Oakland to San Jose?
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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to San Jose?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Oakland to San Jose?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to San Jose?
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

25/11

£6

26/11

£6

Today

£7

28/11

£7

29/11

£7

30/11

£6

01/12

£6

02/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Jose, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 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 £5, which is on 2025-12-02.

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.