Bus Tickets from San Antonio, US to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 21 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:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$132 - $433Average Duration1d 22h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$275 - $555Average 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 the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$132Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$187
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance1479 miles (2384 km)
Latest bus departure6:20pm

San Antonio to Oakland Bus

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

Best price found
08/16
$200
08/17
$209
Today
$193
08/19
$179
08/20
$167
08/21
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08/22
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08/23
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $167

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 $167 to $209 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 $167 which is on 2025-08-20.

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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