Bus from San Diego to Oakland from $56

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Oakland from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
from $67
tomorrow
from $61
Sunday
from $67
Monday
from $60
Tuesday
from $58
Wednesday
Thursday
from $56

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    5:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:50 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    11h 55m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:00 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      11h 55m
      0
      9:00 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      8:05 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $50
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Busbud
      0h 40m
      0
      8:15 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      8:55 PM
      Oakland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:00 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    5:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:50 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    11h 55m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 55m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    5:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:50 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:00 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      11h 55m
      0
      9:00 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      8:05 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $50
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Busbud
      0h 40m
      0
      8:15 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      8:55 PM
      Oakland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    5:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:35 AM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    3:35 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    6:35 AM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    14h 5m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $61

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 10m
    0
    8:10 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $59
  • Greyhound US
    14h 5m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:20 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    8:10 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:55 PM
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    1:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    7:05 AM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    5:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:35 AM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Diego
    Balboa Park
    6:35 AM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    18h 35m
    0
    12:00 PM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    6:35 AM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:00 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:00 PM
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Oakland

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Oakland are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from San Diego to Oakland. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between San Diego and Oakland.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 40 buses from San Diego to Oakland, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Oakland, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Oakland

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 17 times every day by bus from San Diego to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland starting from $56!

Cheapest Bus $56
Fastest Bus 10h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:15 AM
Latest Bus 9:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 17 Ø
Distance 454.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Oakland

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$67
Saturday 04/26
$61
Sunday 04/27
$67
Monday 04/28
$60
Tuesday 04/29
$58
Wednesday 04/30
Thursday 05/01
$61
Friday 05/02
$66
Saturday 05/03
$58
Sunday 05/04
$65
Monday 05/05
$56
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
$52
Thursday 05/08
$63
Friday 05/09
Saturday 05/10
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
$60
Thursday 05/15
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Oakland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $56, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Oakland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $67.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland, with $56. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Oakland

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 San Diego to Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland, 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 San Diego to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Oakland

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Oakland

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Oakland bus

How much does a San Diego Oakland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $56 and takes 18h 15m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $56 and $117. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

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

Every day, the San Diego to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to Oakland is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $73. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from San Diego starts at 5:15 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 San Diego to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Oakland starts at 9:05 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 San Diego Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Oakland, 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 San Diego and Oakland?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland 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 San Diego Oakland 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 San Diego Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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