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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland start at R 962. The average price for this route is around R 2 041. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from San Diego to Oakland is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 728 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oakland at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

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

A bus trip from San Diego to Oakland produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from San Diego 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 5652 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego to Oakland from R 1 053 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 1 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	11:13	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 2 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	11:13	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 3 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	11:13	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 4 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	16:11	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 5 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	16:11	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Oakland on 6 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:50	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	20h 20m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	22:10	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	16:11	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 962, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

14h 15mAverage duration

728 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 962 - R 3 757	Average duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 779 - R 6 894	Average duration15h 21m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Oakland?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, 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

3.5/511 837 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 691 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 468 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland start at R 962. The average price for this route is around R 2 041. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Oakland?
The average bus journey time from San Diego to Oakland is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 728 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oakland at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Oakland?
A bus trip from San Diego to Oakland produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Diego 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 5652 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Oakland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Diego 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 Diego 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.