What is the distance between Oakland and San Francisco?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to San Francisco?

If you're headed to San Francisco from Oakland, chances are that your bus will depart from Emeryville 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

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.

Bus Oakland to San Francisco from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to San Francisco on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:45pm	West Oakland BART	20m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		5:35pm	West Oakland BART	30m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to San Francisco on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	West Oakland BART	25m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	Cheapest
11:35am	West Oakland BART	20m	11:55am	409 Townsend St, SF	Fastest
6:45am	West Oakland BART	30m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
11:55am	West Oakland BART	30m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
5:35pm	West Oakland BART	30m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to San Francisco on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	West Oakland BART	25m	8:05am	409 Townsend St, SF	Cheapest
10:45pm	West Oakland BART	20m	11:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	Fastest
6:45am	West Oakland BART	30m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
11:55am	West Oakland BART	30m	12:25pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
5:35pm	West Oakland BART	30m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Oakland to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

30mAverage Duration

6 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,247 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and San Francisco?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to San Francisco, US by bus

What is the distance between Oakland and San Francisco?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to San Francisco?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Francisco?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$7

11/08

$7

Today

$6

11/10

$6

11/11

No data

11/12

$5

11/13

No data

11/14

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 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, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $7 for a bus ticket from Oakland to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-12.

Usually Greyhound 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.

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