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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
7:35AM
25m
8:00AM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Cheapest
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
12:55PM
20m
1:15PM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
2nd Cheapest
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
9:35PM
15m
9:50PM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Fastest
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
3:25PM
25m
3:50PM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
11:05PM
15m
11:20PM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
San Francisco - 409 Townsend St, SF
Bus Oakland to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Oakland to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14
Average bus trip duration25m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure6:45 AM
Distance12 miles (19 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Oakland to San Francisco Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:45AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$5
Average Ticket Price$14
Minimum Trip Duration15m
Average Bus Trip Duration25m
Distance12 miles (19 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - San Francisco

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to San Francisco. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Oakland to San Francisco takes around 25m on average, but you can get there in as little as 15m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 9 miles (14 km) that separate the two cities.

Oakland and San Francisco are 9 miles (14 km) apart.

About 18 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Oakland to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Oakland to San Francisco a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 6:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:05 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to San Francisco from Oakland, chances are that your bus will depart from West Oakland BART Station and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $14 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $13 to $17, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from Oakland to San Francisco is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit San Francisco before returning to Oakland in the evening.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chinatown, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, Alcatraz and Asian Art Museum.

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Francisco was searched and found on Mar 23, 2024 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $7 for a bus ticket from Oakland to San Francisco based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2024-03-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and San Francisco!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Oakland to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to San Francisco?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time25mAvg Price$14Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time1h 24mAvg Price$15Daily Departures16

The best way to travel between Oakland and San Francisco is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $14 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $13. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the bus, as it will take you from Oakland to San Francisco in about 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from San Francisco to Oakland

You can also go to San Francisco by train

Train from Oakland to San Francisco

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