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4.6Travel Information from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA
 Distance | 38 miles (61 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€12) • 1 h |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $14 (€12) • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 38 miles (61 km) by bus or train to Oakland, CA from San Jose, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA
Travel to Oakland, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA.
There are 2 travel options from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between San Jose, CA and Oakland, CA is by bus, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 5 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 38 miles (61 km) between San Jose, CA and Oakland, CA.
The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 15 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Oakland, CA from San Jose, CA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA:
- You can go to Oakland, CA from San Jose, CA by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA on Omio.
- You can travel between San Jose, CA and Oakland, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€16) with Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA.
Yes, there are direct routes from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 5 direct buses a day to Oakland, CA with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- You can find 13 direct trains per day to Oakland, CA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Oakland, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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