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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 an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m 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 |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€8. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
7:05 PM 1h10 San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) 8:15 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:05 PM 1h10 San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) 8:15 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:45 AM 0h55 San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) 6:40 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 542 Capitol Corridor
4:25 PM 0h56 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA 5:21 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - 530 Capitol Corridor
10:43 AM 0h58 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA 11:41 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - 550 Capitol Corridor
7:03 PM 1h00 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA 8:03 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM 1h30 San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) 6:25 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA €12 1 One-way 0 transfers- 3910 Connecting Bus · 711 Gold Runner
6:25 AM 4h48 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA 11:13 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - 3916 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner
12:25 PM 4h49 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA 5:14 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 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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