What is the distance between San Jose and Oakland?

San Jose and Oakland are 39 miles (62 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Oakland from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. 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.

Bus San Jose to Oakland from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on October 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
5:30am	Diridon Station	1h 35m	7:05am	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
6:55am	Diridon Station	1h 15m	8:10am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on October 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
5:30am	Diridon Station	1h 35m	7:05am	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
6:55am	Diridon Station	1h 15m	8:10am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on October 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
5:30am	Diridon Station	1h 35m	7:05am	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
6:55am	Diridon Station	1h 15m	8:10am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on October 10
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
5:30am	Diridon Station	1h 35m	7:05am	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
6:55am	Diridon Station	1h 15m	8:10am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on October 11
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
5:30am	Diridon Station	1h 35m	7:05am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:55am	Diridon Station	4h 33m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
6:55am	Diridon Station	1h 15m	8:10am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Oakland on October 12
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
5:30am	Diridon Station	1h 35m	7:05am	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 18m	10:28am	Jack London Square	No tags
6:55am	Diridon Station	1h 15m	8:10am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:01 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Oakland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $21	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $44	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15

Average bus trip duration1h 30m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure4:30am

Distance40 miles (63 km)

Latest bus departure7:10pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,804 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.

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,301 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Jose to Oakland Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Jose to Oakland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from San Jose to Oakland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Jose to Oakland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Oakland?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - Oakland Bus Station

C - West Oakland BART Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Oakland

What is the distance between San Jose and Oakland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Oakland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/04

$9

10/05

$7

Today

$8

10/07

$8

10/08

$7

10/09

$7

10/10

$8

10/11

$8

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Oakland was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $7

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 $7 to $33 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 $7 which is on 2025-10-08.

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.

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 San Jose and Oakland!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to Oakland.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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 San Jose, US to Oakland?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 30m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 6m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures24

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from Oakland to San Jose, US

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from San Jose, US to Oakland

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Oakland

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Oakland.

Bus San Jose, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Compare bus companies

San Jose to Oakland Bus

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Oakland?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Oakland

What is the distance between San Jose and Oakland?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Oakland?

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

You can also go to Oakland by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

People from around the world trust Busbud

Popular Buses Connecting San Jose

Buses Leaving from San Jose

Buses Going to San Jose

Popular Buses Connecting Oakland

Buses Leaving from Oakland

Buses Going to Oakland

Popular routes in this country

Popular airport transfers