Bus Tickets from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Oakland to San Diego on September 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Jack London Square
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
FlixBus
West Oakland BART
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to San Diego

Bus
Average PriceUS$49 - US$184Average Duration14h 40m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$118 - US$185Average Duration15h 55m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day
14h 40mAverage Duration
US$49Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 40m
Number of daily buses33
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance726 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Oakland to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Oakland to San Diego?

    Oakland and San Diego are 733 km (455 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to San Diego?

    Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-23
US$68
09-24
US$68
Today
US$68
09-26
US$68
09-27
US$63
09-28
US$59
09-29
US$55
09-30
US$52
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$127 for a bus ticket from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and San Diego!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Oakland to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Oakland to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

Train from Oakland to San Diego, CA, US

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