Bus San Francisco to Oakland: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Oakland

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to Oakland from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 20m	6:00 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/23/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:55 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/23/2026 1:30:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	4:25 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/23/2026 4:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Greyhound US	0h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	10:45 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/23/2026 10:30:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 20m	8:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:45 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/25/2026 8:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:05 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 0m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:40 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
FlixBus	0h 20m	6:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:05 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:50 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 20m	8:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:45 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/26/2026 8:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
FlixBus	0h 20m	6:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:05 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:45:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:50 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:55 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	4:00 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	4:25 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 20m	8:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:45 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/27/2026 8:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
FlixBus	0h 20m	6:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:05 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/27/2026 6:45:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:05 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:40:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 0m	12:40 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	1:40 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Greyhound US	0h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:50 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 20m	6:45 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	7:05 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:45:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
FlixBus	0h 20m	8:25 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:45 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/28/2026 8:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
FlixBus	0h 20m	6:00 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 20m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:50 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 6/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Greyhound US	0h 25m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:55 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 6/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Oakland is $3 on 7/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Oakland

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and Oakland are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from San Francisco to Oakland. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between San Francisco and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 buses from San Francisco to Oakland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Oakland, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Oakland starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus	$3
Fastest Bus	0h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	7.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Oakland

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2026 and for the following days.

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The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Oakland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Oakland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $3, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Oakland. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $4.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Oakland, with $4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $5.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Oakland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Francisco and Oakland.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

Fruitvale

Getty Museum

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Oakland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Francisco to Oakland? Or which bus companies serve the route San Francisco to Oakland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Francisco to Oakland bus

How much does a San Francisco Oakland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 0h 20m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $14. 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 Francisco to Oakland each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 0h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from San Francisco starts at 1:30 PM. 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 Francisco to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Oakland starts at 10:30 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 Francisco Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Oakland, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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 Francisco and Oakland?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Oakland on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Francisco 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 9 daily trips between San Francisco 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 Francisco to Oakland?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between San Francisco 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 Francisco to Oakland

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Oakland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to Oakland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!