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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Old Town San Diego | Jack London Square | Cheapest | |||||
 | Greyhound Bus Stop | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | No tags | |||||
| Greyhound Bus Stop | West Oakland BART | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Emeryville Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Oakland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Oakland?
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
Stops in Oakland
- A5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
- B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 - D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland start from $84. The average price for this route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Oakland?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to Oakland is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 733 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Oakland route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Oakland at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Oakland?
A bus trip from San Diego to Oakland generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $134To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $134 to $327 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually Greyhound 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland?
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