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San Bernardino to Oakland Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Bernardino to Oakland?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from San Bernardino to Oakland.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$102.33 | Avg. Price$93.32 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration12h 1m | Duration13h 22m |
Bus from San Bernardino to Oakland: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from San Bernardino to Oakland. Traveling by bus from San Bernardino to Oakland usually takes around 11 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $53.97 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from San Bernardino to Oakland?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Bernardino to Oakland that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 2 | 15h 18m | $146.30 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 10h 36m | $139.44 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from San Bernardino to Oakland, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from San Bernardino to Oakland every day, with the average journey taking around 10 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Oakland usually start from $54.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Bernardino to Oakland
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 378 miles from San Bernardino to Oakland. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Bernardino to Oakland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from San Bernardino to Oakland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Bernardino to Oakland; ticket prices start at $85.00.
City Information
Oakland
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Oakland, CA is a port city that is beginning to step out of the shadow of San Francisco, its neighbor to the west. Every visitor should start their Oakland trip in the downtown area and Old Oakland, the city's historic quarter full of quaint old buildings. While here, don't forget to take a short detour to Oakland's famous Chinatown as well. The African American Museum and Library at Oakland tells the history of Black communities in the area and is definitely worth a stop. For those who would prefer to stay close to nature, Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park's abundance of redwood groves will offer amazing views.
Oakland's food scene is vibrant and diverse, with a wide range of offerings for all budgets. Enssaro is a popular local name with mid-range dishes that will whet your appetite. For an excellent haute-cuisine dinner, head towards The Wolf.
It's easy to get around the Bay Area on local public transit (called the BART, for Bay Area Rapid Transit). Getting to Oakland from further afield is also a breeze thanks to many intercity bus routes in the area and Amtrak's Capitol Corridor train, which stops in Oakland. Flights arrive at the Oakland International Airport, but several additional airport options in the larger Bay Area are also available.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Bernardino?
Main departure station: San Bernardino Bus Station
San Bernardino has two bus stations with service to Oakland.
All bus stations in San Bernardino:
San Bernardino Bus Station
559 W Rialto Ave (b/w F St and E St)
Where does the bus arrive in Oakland?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: West Oakland Bart Station
The Greyhound bus station, located at 2103 San Pablo Ave, was built in 1926 and is still open and operating today. The station has dramatic doorways and a magnificently ornate domed ceiling design. A security guard is on duty at all times to guarantee passenger safety. When passengers arrive, baggage goes through a security check, and you are only allowed in the station if you have a ticket, so say your goodbyes before you come. It serves as a primary stop for Alameda County's National bus system. The station is open from 5 am until 1:30 am every day and offers regular bus trips operated by Greyhound to locations around the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
All bus stations in Oakland:
West Oakland Bart Station
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