Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 10 m
Average
1 h 24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
61 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Oakland, CA for San Jose, CA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 38 miles (61 km) | |
Average bus duration | 1 h 10 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $11 (€10) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Amtrak or Flixbus USA |
Buses from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA cover the 38 miles (61 km) long route taking on average 1 h 10 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Flixbus USA. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $10 (€8), but the average price of bus tickets is $11 (€10).
For as little as $10 (€8) you can travel by bus between Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA with Amtrak and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey between Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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