Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 23
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 24
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 25
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 26
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 27
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 28
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 29
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
West Oakland BART
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
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Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 30
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Greyhound Bus Stop
West Oakland BART
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Oakland
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 5599 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $72
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland by bus
How far is San Diego from Oakland?
The distance separating San Diego and Oakland is 455 miles (733 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Oakland?
Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Oakland leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/20
$202
11/21
$93
Today
$214
11/23
$153
11/24
$214
11/25
$190
11/26
$228
11/27
$140
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $93
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $93 to $228 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination