Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Oakland on September 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
West Oakland BARTCheapest
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
West Oakland BARTFastest
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Jack London SquareNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$11
Average bus trip duration20m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance7 miles (10 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 traveling 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 for your trip San Francisco, US - Oakland

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/17
$4
09/18
$3
Today
$3
09/20
$3
09/21
$3
09/22
$3
09/23
$3
09/24
$3
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Oakland was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of $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 $3 to $81 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 $3 which is on 2025-09-20.

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 travelers 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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Bus from Oakland to San Francisco, US

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