Bus Tickets from Oakland to San Francisco, US

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Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to San Francisco on September 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
West Oakland BART
409 Townsend St, SFCheapest
FlixBus
West Oakland BART
409 Townsend St, SFFastest
FlixBus
West Oakland BART
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
West Oakland BART
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$11 - US$15Average Duration30m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$11 - US$18Average Duration1h 24m
1kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
30mAverage Duration
US$11Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$12
Average Bus Trip Duration30m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance10 km
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Oakland to San Francisco Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Francisco from Oakland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between Oakland and San Francisco?

    It's about 14 km (9 miles) from Oakland to San Francisco.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to San Francisco?

    Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-15
US$4
09-16
US$4
Today
US$3
09-18
US$4
09-19
US$4
09-20
US$4
09-21
US$4
09-22
US$3
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of US$3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$3 to US$5 for a bus ticket from Oakland to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$3 which is on 2025-09-22.

Usually Greyhound 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and San Francisco!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Oakland to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Oakland to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to San Francisco, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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