Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$12
Average Bus Trip Duration20m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance9 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

San Francisco to Oakland Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Francisco to Oakland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from San Francisco to Oakland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to Oakland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

  1. What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Oakland?

    The distance covered from San Francisco to Oakland is 14 km (9 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-28
US$4
08-29
US$4
Today
US$4
08-31
US$4
09-01
US$4
09-02
US$3
09-03
US$3
09-04
US$3
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Oakland was searched and found on Sep 2, 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 San Francisco, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$3 to US$99 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 US$3 which is on 2025-09-02.

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.

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 San Francisco and Oakland!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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