Bus Oakland to San Diego: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Oakland to San Diego

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Oakland to San Diego from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

from $69

tomorrow

Tuesday

from $63

Wednesday

Thursday

from $72

Friday

from $65

Saturday

from $58

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	3:20 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/27/2025 11:00:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	15h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	2:50 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/27/2025 11:00:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 40m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	3:40 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/27/2025 11:00:00 PM to SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/27/2025 11:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Oakland to San Diego via Berkeley, CA, you can save more than $-12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 55m
  
  Oakland
  
  5 mi
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Berkeley, CA
  University of California
  
  9:30 PM
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of California, Berkeley, CA (USA) at 7/27/2025 7:35:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 45m	8:20 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	9:05 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/29/2025 8:20:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	15h 30m	8:20 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/29/2025 8:20:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	17h 25m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/29/2025 11:00:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/29/2025 11:20:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/29/2025 11:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 40m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	3:40 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/31/2025 11:00:00 PM to SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	13h 10m	8:20 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	9:30 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/31/2025 8:20:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	15h 30m	8:20 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/31/2025 8:20:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/31/2025 11:20:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 7/31/2025 11:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Oakland to San Diego via Berkeley, CA, you can save more than $-21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 40m
  
  Oakland
  
  5 mi
  
  9:05 PM
  
  Berkeley, CA
  University of California
  
  8:45 AM
  
  San Diego
  La Jolla Village
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $93
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of California, Berkeley, CA (USA) at 7/31/2025 9:05:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Did you know that if you travel from Oakland to San Diego via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Oakland
  W Oakland BART Station
  
  12:30 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- Busbud
  
  12h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:40 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  1:35 PM
  
  San Diego
  SDSU Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 8/2/2025 12:40:00 AM to SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	3:20 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:00:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	16h 40m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	3:40 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:00:00 PM to SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	15h 50m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	2:50 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:00:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:20:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 30m	8:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	9:30 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/2/2025 8:00:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	15h 50m	8:00 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/2/2025 8:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	16h 40m	11:00 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	3:40 PM	San Diego	SDSU Transit Center	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/2/2025 11:00:00 PM to SDSU Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	12h 30m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:50 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/2/2025 11:20:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	11:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	11:15 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 8/2/2025 11:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Oakland and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Oakland and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Oakland to San Diego. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Oakland and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 38 buses from Oakland to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Oakland and San Diego, with 19 offers.

Facts about the bus from Oakland to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from Oakland to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Oakland to San Diego starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus	$58
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	454.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Oakland to San Diego

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Oakland for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

$69

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

$74

Wednesday 07/30

$59

Thursday 07/31

$72

Friday 08/01

$65

Saturday 08/02

$58

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

$51

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

$57

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

$67

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Oakland to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Oakland to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $58, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Oakland to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $72.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Oakland to San Diego, with $58. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

How to save money travelling from Oakland to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Oakland to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Oakland to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Oakland to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Oakland and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Oakland and San Diego.

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

San Pablo Ave

Fruitvale

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Downtown

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Service and Comfort on the bus from Oakland to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Oakland to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route Oakland to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Oakland to San Diego bus

How much does a Oakland San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 15h 50m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Oakland to San Diego?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $167. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Oakland to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Oakland to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Oakland to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Oakland to San Diego is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $167. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Oakland to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Oakland starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Oakland to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Oakland for San Diego starts at 11:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Oakland San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Oakland to San Diego, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Oakland and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Oakland to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Oakland San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Oakland San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Oakland to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Oakland to San Diego

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Oakland and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Oakland and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!