Bus tickets San Diego to Oakland from £42

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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Oakland

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 £51
tomorrow
from £45
Tuesday
from £44
Wednesday
Thursday
from £42
Friday
from £49
Saturday
from £44

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    05:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    18:50
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    09:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:00
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      13h 45m
      0
      07:15
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      19:25
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £38
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      1h 30m
      0
      19:30
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      21:00
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    09:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    15:35
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £45
  • Greyhound US
    14h 5m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £46

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    08:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    13h 10m
    0
    08:10
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    13:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    07:05
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • Greyhound US
    14h 5m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £45

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    12:20
    San Diego
    Balboa Park
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    18h 35m
    0
    12:00
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:00
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £44
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:00
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £47

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    05:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    18:50
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    09:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:00
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:00
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £44
  • Greyhound US
    13h 40m
    0
    07:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    09:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    21:20
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    11h 55m
    0
    09:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    20:55
    Oakland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    18h 35m
    0
    12:00
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    06:35
    Oakland
    W Oakland BART Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44

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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from San Diego to Oakland. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between San Diego and Oakland.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 40 coaches from San Diego to Oakland, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Oakland, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Diego to Oakland

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 16 times every day by bus from San Diego to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland starting from £42!

Cheapest Bus £42
Fastest Bus 10h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Latest Coach 20:35
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 731.5 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from San Diego to Oakland

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach 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 27/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
Thursday 24/04
Friday 25/04
Saturday 26/04
Sunday 27/04
£51
Monday 28/04
£45
Tuesday 29/04
£44
Wednesday 30/04
Thursday 01/05
£46
Friday 02/05
£50
Saturday 03/05
£44
Sunday 04/05
£51
Monday 05/05
£42
Tuesday 06/05
£45
Wednesday 07/05
£40
Thursday 08/05
£48
Friday 09/05
Saturday 10/05
Sunday 11/05
Monday 12/05
Tuesday 13/05
Wednesday 14/05
£45
Thursday 15/05
Friday 16/05
Saturday 17/05
Sunday 18/05

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 £42, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Diego to Oakland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £51.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland, with £42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

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 coaches from San Diego to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Oakland

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Diego - Oakland bus trip is available from £42 and takes 18h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection San Diego to Oakland is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £42 to £122. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Diego - Oakland route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Diego to Oakland is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from San Diego to Oakland is provided by FlixBus and takes 10h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £122. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Oakland departs from San Diego at 05:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Oakland departs from San Diego at 20:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Diego - Oakland route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Diego to Oakland can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Oakland from San Diego?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Diego Oakland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Oakland

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

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