Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland

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from $74
TomorrowAug 2
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MonAug 4
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TueAug 5
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WedAug 6
from $68
ThuAug 7
from $73
FriAug 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $208Average Duration11h 35m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $183Average Duration14h 17m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
11h 35mAverage Duration
$54Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$75
Average bus trip duration11h 35m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance451 miles (726 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

San Diego to Oakland Bus

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

Best price found
07/30
$81
07/31
$85
Today
$85
08/02
$85
08/03
$85
08/04
$68
08/05
$68
08/06
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $60

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 $60 to $182 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 $60 which is on 2025-08-06.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Oakland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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