What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Oakland is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Oakland is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between San Francisco and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G and arriving at Oakland Ferry Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Powell Street and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Oakland?

The distance between San Francisco and Oakland is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Oakland?

The bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oakland takes 15 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Oakland bus from?

San Francisco to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Oakland train from?

San Francisco to Oakland train services, operated by BART, depart from Powell Street station.

Where does the San Francisco to Oakland bus arrive?

San Francisco to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Francisco to Oakland train arrive?

San Francisco to Oakland train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Oakland is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from San Francisco to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from San Francisco to Oakland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 800+ hotels available in Oakland.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Oakland by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
15 min
$1–3
BART
1. Take the subway from Powell Street to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
15 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G to Oakland Ferry Terminalferry Oa
25 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Oaklandtaxi 10.6 mi
16 min
$40–50
Drive 10.6 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Oaklandcar 10.6 mi
16 min
$2–3

San Francisco to Oakland by bus

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, BART operates a subway from Powell Street to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 15 min.

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