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Uber and Lyft from OAK to Downtown San Jose

We estimate UberX at $86–123 and Lyft at $79–98 for the 36.7-mile trip from Oakland Airport (OAK) to Downtown San Jose, which takes about 54 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$53–$139

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Tesla Robotaxi is lowest at $53–$66.

Typical prices, not live

Prices by service

Tesla Robotaxi With safety monitor

4 seats · Self-driving · Lowest

$53–$66

Indicative. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area.

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$118–$139

Good confidence. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo serves San Francisco Bay Area, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride typeUberLyft
Saver$75–106
Wait & Save · 4 seats		$70–87
Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard$86–123
UberX · 4 seats		$79–98
Lyft · 4 seats
Faster$102–146
Priority · 4 seats		$90–112
Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort$108–154
Comfort · 4 seats		$107–133
Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL$123–176
UberXL · 6 seats		$109–136
Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium$178–256
Black · 4 seats		$188–235
Black · 4 seats
Premium XL$229–330
Black SUV · 6 seats		$230–286
Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet$98–140
Uber Pet · 4 seats		–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the OAK airport pickup fee of $3.70. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $118–139 before tip, from the city's regulated rates. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in San Francisco.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in San Francisco

  • Tesla Robotaxi. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $53–66.
  • Waymo. Waymo serves San Francisco Bay Area, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from OAK to Downtown San Jose?

We estimate UberX at $86–123 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $123–176. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from OAK to Downtown San Jose?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $79–98 and Lyft XL at $109–136 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from OAK to Downtown San Jose?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from OAK to Downtown San Jose?

We estimate a metered taxi at $118–139, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from OAK to Downtown San Jose?

About 54 minutes for 36.7 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from OAK to Downtown San Jose?

Yes. Tesla Robotaxi can take this trip, based on the service areas we track. Confirm in the app, because areas change.

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