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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland start from $82. The average price for this route is around $184. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus travel time from San Diego to Oakland is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 715 km. The quickest bus can get 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 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Oakland?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oakland at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

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

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

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 5733 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 40m	3:50pm	Coliseum/Airport	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	20h 20m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	20h 20m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 1m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	11:13am	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on January 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:55am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	10:10pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	11:13am	Jack London Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:34 PM PST.

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 a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

14h 15mAverage Duration

715 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $355	Average Duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$150 - $580	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
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B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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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
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C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
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D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,508 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512,089 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $82. The average price for this route is around $184. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Oakland?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to Oakland is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 715 km. The quickest bus can get 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 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oakland at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Oakland?
A bus trip from San Diego to Oakland generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-16

$133

01-17

$289

Today

$177

01-19

$155

01-20

$152

01-21

$133

01-22

$133

01-23

$133

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Jan 16, 2026 with a price of $133

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 $133 to $289 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 $133 which is on 2026-01-21.

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.