How far is Oakland from San Jose by coach?

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

What is the best way to go from San Jose to Oakland without a car?

The best way to go from San Jose to Oakland without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus San Jose to Oakland from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Oakland on 23 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:05	Diridon Station	1h 30m	18:35	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
12:25	Diridon Station	6h 3m	18:28	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25	Diridon Station	5h 50m	18:15	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Oakland on 24 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
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 25 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
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 26 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 28 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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:08 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 30mAverage duration

40 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £15	Average duration1h 30m	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

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Oakland from San Jose by coach?
The journey from San Jose to Oakland by coach covers an approximate distance of 39 miles (62 km).
What is the best way to go from San Jose to Oakland without a car?
The best way to go from San Jose to Oakland without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£7

22/11

£26

Today

£7

24/11

£8

25/11

£6

26/11

£6

27/11

£7

28/11

£7

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Oakland 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 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 2025-11-25.

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.