San Diego to Oakland Bus and Coach

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San Diego to Oakland Route Overview

San Diego to Oakland bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from San Diego at 04:35h, arriving at Oakland at 15:10h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:35h, arriving at 06:35h the following day.
Departure station and country San Diego, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Oakland, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 490 mi
Average Trip Duration 07h 27min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators FlixBus, Greyhound
Lowest Price $123
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from San Diego to Oakland

The shortest travel distance between San Diego and Oakland is 490 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 06:45 has a travel time of 03:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Oakland earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from San Diego to Oakland. The overnight coach departs at 19:35 and arrives at 06:35 the following day.

Bus companies operating the San Diego to Oakland route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

7.2 FlixBus
Greyhound

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about San Diego or Oakland coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  San Diego

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  Oakland

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Oakland here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $123 (One-Way) or $246 (Return).

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