Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$12
Average bus trip duration20m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance6 miles (9 km)
Latest bus departure10:40pm

San Francisco to Oakland Bus

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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.

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

Best price found
06/26
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06/27
$4
Today
$4
06/29
$4
06/30
$4
07/01
$4
07/02
$4
07/03
$4
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 27, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $135 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-06-29.

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.

Will you be returning to San Francisco by bus?

Bus from San Francisco to Oakland

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from San Francisco to Oakland

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