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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 29 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
732 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 12 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Oakland, CA on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 732 km distance in an average of 12 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 13 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK4:10 PM14h05Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:15 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK4:01 PM14h14Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA6:15 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK4:01 AM13h34Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK8:10 AM14h05Old Town Station, San Diego, CA10:15 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK4:10 AM13h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer
7:45 PM10h55San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA6:40 AMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$2171One-way0 transfers- 7:10 PM11h30San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center6:40 AMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$2161One-way0 transfers
- 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner10:10 PM13h03Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA11:13 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$1061One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK4:10 AM13h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK4:01 AM13h34Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA5:35 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$771One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $87 (€72).
A train is $413 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $494 (€406).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
Train takes on average 13h 59m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€72) compared to roughly $107 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 12h 18m versus 7h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:01AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 13h34 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 14h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:13AM | Duration 13h03 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 8:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h14 | 10:15 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK | 8:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h05 | 10:15 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h14 | 6:15 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK | 4:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h05 | 6:15 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 7:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 11h30 | 6:40 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 10h55 | 6:40 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5811 AMTRAK · 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 10:10 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 17h50 | 4:00 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner | 10:10 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 13h03 | 11:13 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
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| 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 13h34 | 5:35 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 13h25 | 5:35 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
| · | 4:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 17h40 | 10:35 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
| · | 5:40 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 16h55 | 10:35 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 454 miles (732 km) distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 454 miles (732 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $68 (€56). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oakland, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Lake Merritt, a large tidal lagoon offering scenic walking paths and boating activities
- Oakland Museum of California, a museum dedicated to the art, history, and natural sciences of California
- Jack London Square, a waterfront area with dining, shopping, and entertainment options
- Redwood Regional Park, a vast park with hiking trails through towering redwood trees
- Chabot Space and Science Center, an interactive museum with planetarium shows and telescopes for stargazing.
- Visit the vibrant Temescal Alley, known for its unique shops and eateries
- Explore the historic USS Potomac, Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Floating White House"
- Enjoy a performance at the Fox Theater, a beautifully restored 1920s movie palace
- Discover the diverse flavors at the Oakland First Fridays street festival
- Take a scenic bike ride along the Bay Trail, offering stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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