Bus from San Francisco, US to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Oakland on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
West Oakland BARTCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Jack London SquareNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Jack London SquareNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Oakland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
20mAverage Duration
6 milesDistance
0kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Francisco, US to Oakland by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Oakland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Oakland 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.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Oakland?

    The average bus trip duration from San Francisco to Oakland is 20m, covering a distance of 6 miles (10 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Oakland route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to Oakland?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Oakland at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Oakland?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Oakland generates an estimated 0 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco 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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Oakland?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from San Francisco to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco 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
11/25
$5
11/26
$5
Today
$5
11/28
$5
11/29
$5
11/30
No data
12/01
No data
12/02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 San Francisco, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $136 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-28.

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.

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