How far is San Diego from Oakland?

The distance separating San Diego and Oakland is 455 miles (733 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Oakland?

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Oakland leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus San Diego to Oakland from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 45m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	14h 20m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 29m	10:54am	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	14h 20m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 29m	10:54am	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	14h 20m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 40m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 45m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	14h 20m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Oakland on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	20h 20m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 45m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 45m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 3m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 36m	4:01pm	Jack London Square	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	18h 25m	3:50pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

451 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $211	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$105 - $150	Average Duration15h 21m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Oakland?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland by bus

How far is San Diego from Oakland?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$68

11/11

$68

Today

$190

11/13

$93

11/14

$93

11/15

$93

11/16

$93

11/17

$62

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $62

To 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 $62 to $202 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 $62 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.