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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 Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$64
tomorrow
$59
Saturday
$93
Sunday
$78
Monday
$76
Tuesday
$64
Wednesday
$62

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 55m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $64
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $124

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 55m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $59
Greyhound US 15h 25m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:05 PM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $59
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $91
Greyhound US 10h 25m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:20 AM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $91
Greyhound US 16h 40m 4:55 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $181

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 55m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $93
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $136
Greyhound US 10h 25m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:20 AM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $136
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Diego via Oakland, you can save more than $90? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 97%
      0h 20m
      0 mi
      6:15 PM
      San Francisco
      5th/Townsend
      6:35 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      458 mi
      San Diego
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 25m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      7:45 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 40m
      0
      8:25 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      9:05 PM
      Oakland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 10h 50m 7:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $78
Greyhound US 10h 30m 7:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:20 AM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $78
Greyhound US 14h 50m 6:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $105
Greyhound US 14h 20m 6:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:05 PM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 25m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      7:45 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 40m
      0
      8:25 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      9:05 PM
      Oakland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 4h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 55m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $76
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $140
Greyhound US 10h 25m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:20 AM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $140
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 25m
      0
      5:40 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      7:45 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $57
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 40m
      0
      8:25 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      9:05 PM
      Oakland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 55m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $64
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 10h 25m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:20 AM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $86

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 55m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $62
Greyhound US 15h 25m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:05 PM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $72
Greyhound US 10h 45m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:40 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $82
Greyhound US 10h 25m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 6:20 AM Oakland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $91

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Oakland is $57 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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 8 daily buses from San Diego to Oakland. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Diego and Oakland.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from San Diego to Oakland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Oakland, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Diego to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Oakland starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus $57
Fastest Bus 10h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:40 AM
Latest Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 454.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Oakland

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus 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 07/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/05
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
$64
Friday 07/10
$181
Saturday 07/11
$93
Sunday 07/12
$78
Monday 07/13
$76
Tuesday 07/14
$64
Wednesday 07/15
$71
Thursday 07/16
$72
Friday 07/17
$65
Saturday 07/18
$100
Sunday 07/19
$86
Monday 07/20
$119
Tuesday 07/21
$87
Wednesday 07/22
$72
Thursday 07/23
$71
Friday 07/24
$71
Saturday 07/25
$81
Sunday 07/26
$80
Monday 07/27
$85
Tuesday 07/28
$57
Wednesday 07/29
$65
Thursday 07/30
$83
Friday 07/31
Saturday 08/01

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 $55, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Oakland. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $81.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Oakland, with $55. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $105.

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 buses from San Diego to Oakland are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Oakland

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to Oakland from our users.

Greyhound US from San Diego to Oakland

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to Oakland:

Cheapest Price $59
Fastest Bus 10h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:40 AM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 7/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Oakland

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $57 and takes 15h 25m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $57 and $205. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Oakland each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from San Diego starts at 5:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Oakland starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Oakland, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Oakland bus route?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Oakland?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between San Diego and Oakland. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Diego to Oakland?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between San Diego and Oakland change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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.

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