Bus Tickets from San Jose, CA to Oakland, CA

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Bus San Jose to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration1h 40m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance38 miles (61 km)
Latest bus departure8:25pm

San Jose to Oakland Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from San Jose to Oakland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Jose to Oakland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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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 San Jose to Oakland, 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 San Jose and Oakland!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Jose to Oakland.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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 San Jose to Oakland?

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