Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Buses per day
16
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 $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 16 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Oakland, CA on Sun, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 732 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h .
On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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.
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 bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€67 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €90 Average price |
15h 36m Average duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average duration 14h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h04 | 3:05 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 13h55 | 3:05 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:30 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 14h00 | 3:30 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 2:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 13h15 | 3:30 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h14 | 5:15 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h05 | 5:15 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:50 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 18h45 | 1:35 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 14h14 | 1:15 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 14h05 | 1:15 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 454 miles (731 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 10m |
First bus 12:55 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Travel from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA from $64 (€52) with Omio’s bus partners Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
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 San Diego, CA and Oakland, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
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