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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: 409 Townsend St, SFArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: West Oakland BARTOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: 409 Townsend St, SFArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: West Oakland BARTOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: 409 Townsend St, SFArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: West Oakland BARTOperated by: FlixBusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: San Francisco Bus StationArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: West Oakland BARTOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: Mission St & Fremont StArrival time: August 8 atDestination city: OaklandDestination location: Jack London SquareOperated by: Amtrak
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Bus San Francisco, US to Oakland: Trip Overview
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San Francisco to Oakland Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from San Francisco to Oakland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Oakland
What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Oakland?
The distance covered from San Francisco to Oakland is 14 km (9 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Oakland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$11 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-08-08.
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.
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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 San Francisco and Oakland!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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