Bus Tickets from Oakland, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Bus Oakland to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$12
Average bus trip duration25m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance6 miles (9 km)
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Oakland to San Francisco Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Francisco from Oakland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to San Francisco, as early as possible.

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 Oakland and San Francisco!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Oakland to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Oakland to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 Oakland to San Francisco?

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Bus from Oakland to San Francisco

You can also go to San Francisco by train

Train from Oakland to San Francisco

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