Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA Bus
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Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus
The journey from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 8.38 mi and takes 1 hr 29 min. There are 39 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:45 AM and the last at 11:00 PM. It is possible to travel from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $7.98 or as much as $12.97. The best price for this journey is $7.98.
| Lowest Price | $7.98 |
| Journey Duration | 1 hr 29 min |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound 39 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound $7.98 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound $12.97 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound 6:45 AM |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound 11:00 PM |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound 8.38 mi |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound Oakland, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound San Francisco, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound |
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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA
The cheapest Oakland, CA - San Francisco, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $5.22 if you’re lucky, or $6.72 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $10.27.
Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus
When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus.
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Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
0.94kg
Bus
1.01kg
Flight
2.7kg
Car
2.16kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA is $11.30. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $7.98.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA is $7.98. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA is 8.38 mi.
How long does the bus between Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA take?
Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA is on average 1 hr 29 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 0 hr 15 min.
Which companies operate from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA has 39 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 6:45 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:00 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $7.98 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 19 direct connection(s) from Oakland, CA to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA is 0 hr 15 min.
Is there a direct bus from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA creates 1.01kg of CO2 emissions.