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Today26 Aug
Tomorrow27 Aug
Thu28 Aug
from US$148
Fri29 Aug
Sat30 Aug
from US$136
Sun31 Aug
from US$157
Mon1 Sept
from US$215
Tue2 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: El Cerrito del Norte BART
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: 29 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: 29 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: 30 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$126 - US$433Average duration1d 22h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$253 - US$430Average duration1d 20h
217kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 22hAverage duration
US$126Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$177
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure06:10
Distance1482 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

San Antonio to Oakland Bus

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Oakland

  1. What's the distance between San Antonio and Oakland by coach?

    The journey from San Antonio to Oakland by coach covers an approximate distance of 1479 miles (2385 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Antonio to Oakland avoiding air travel?

    To travel from San Antonio to Oakland without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/08
US$175
25/08
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Today
US$169
27/08
No data
28/08
US$187
29/08
No data
30/08
US$166
31/08
US$224
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Oakland was searched and found on 30 Aug 2025 with a price of US$166

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

You can expect to pay from US$166 to US$224 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$166, which is on 2025-08-30.

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 Antonio and Oakland!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Antonio to Oakland, 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 San Antonio to Oakland.

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

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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