How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Oakland?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Oakland start from $17. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Oakland?

The average bus travel time from San Jose to Oakland is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 64 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Oakland?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Oakland at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Oakland?

A bus trip from San Jose to Oakland generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Jose to Oakland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Oakland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Jose to Oakland from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h 30m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h	10:10am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h	10:10am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h	10:10am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h 30m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h 30m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
5:35am	Diridon Station	35m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h 30m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
12:25pm	Diridon Station	6h 3m	6:28pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:21 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

64 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $29	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $66	Average Duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Oakland?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,502 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Oakland by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Oakland start from $17. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Oakland?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to Oakland is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 64 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Oakland at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Oakland?
A bus trip from San Jose to Oakland generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$12

12-01

$13

Today

$13

12-03

$13

12-04

$10

12-05

$12

12-06

$12

12-07

$11

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Oakland was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $62 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Amtrak 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.