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Compare train and bus for San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA
How to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 PM1h10San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:35 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:25 PM1h10San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:35 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:45 AM0h55San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)6:40 AMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 542 Capitol Corridor4:17 PM1h04San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA5:21 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$181One-way0 transfers
- 530 Capitol Corridor10:35 AM1h06San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:41 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$181One-way0 transfers
- 550 Capitol Corridor6:55 PM1h08San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA8:03 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$181One-way0 transfers
- 3910 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner6:25 AM4h48San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:13 AMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$371One-way1 transfer
- 3916 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner12:25 PM4h49San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA5:14 PMOakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Oakland, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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