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

The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Oakland start from £9. 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 San Jose to Oakland?

The average bus journey time from San Jose to Oakland is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 47 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Oakland at 04:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:25.

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

A bus journey from San Jose to Oakland 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 San Jose 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.

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

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 San Jose 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose 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.

Bus San Jose to Oakland from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Oakland on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:35	Diridon Station	1h	06:35	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
05:35	Diridon Station	35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	6h 3m	18:28	Jack London Square	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h	10:10	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Oakland on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:10	Diridon Station	1h	06:10	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
05:35	Diridon Station	35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
05:35	Diridon Station	1h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
17:05	Diridon Station	1h 30m	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Oakland on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:35	Diridon Station	1h	06:35	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
05:35	Diridon Station	35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
17:05	Diridon Station	1h 30m	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	6h 3m	18:28	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Oakland on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:35	Diridon Station	1h	06:35	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
05:35	Diridon Station	35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
17:05	Diridon Station	1h 30m	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	6h 3m	18:28	Jack London Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:58 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

47 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 6m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,406 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

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

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 San Jose to Oakland?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Oakland start from £9. 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 San Jose to Oakland?
The average bus journey time from San Jose to Oakland is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 47 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Oakland at 04:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Oakland?
A bus journey from San Jose to Oakland 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 San Jose 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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Oakland?
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 San Jose 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose 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

26/11

£9

27/11

£8

Today

£8

29/11

£9

30/11

£6

01/12

£7

02/12

£6

03/12

£6

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Oakland was searched and found on 3 Dec 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 San Jose, US to Oakland as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £34 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 £6, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.