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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Oakland?

There are usually 33 daily train trips from Los Angeles to Oakland.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
$82.10
Avg. Price
$111.14
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
21
Daily Trips
33
Duration
Duration
8h 55m
Duration
10h 40m

Bus from Los Angeles to Oakland: Journey Information

There are 21 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Oakland. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Oakland usually takes around 9 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 7 hours,

Distance343 mi (553 km)
Shortest duration7h 0m
Cheapest price$42.78
Trips per day16
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines2

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Los Angeles to Oakland

(Based on 6 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

Aaron

August 30, 2022- Solo travel

Greyhound

Pros: I loved my trip. Cons: Leg room I’m tall. Tips: Bring a neck pillow.

4.0

Aaron

August 8, 2022- Business

Greyhound

Pros: For anyone 6 foot plus cramped. Cons: Clean the bus a little bit better.

5.0

Candice

April 26, 2021- Regular commuter

Greyhound

Pros: Convenience. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Be safe.

5.0

Ahmad

June 27, 2019- Vacation

Megabus

Pros: Pretty good service for pretty reasonable price! I mean the journey started just on time, we had a stop at a rest area for food, drinks and WC, the drive was cool through the farms and cities passed through and finally we only were about 30 mins late and that was due to bad traffic on the freeways. I also liked the recurrent announcements from the staff making sure that everyone gets a nice and comfortable trip. Cons: The front glass could’ve been cleaned more regularly for better vision and photographing. Tips: Make sure you have some snacks on you if you’re journey is long.

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Oakland cost $84.19 on average. Tickets cheaper than $84.19 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price

Average bus ticket prices from Los Angeles to Oakland by travel date

$168$112$56DecDec

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland is expected to be between $66 and $153. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is December 10, 2024, when tickets are available for December 10, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $66.

Monthly avg. prices

$105$84$63$42$21JFMAMJJASOND
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland, mark your calendar for October. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $80. However, taking the bus from Los Angeles to Oakland during March is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $95. The best way to find deals on a trip in March is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

$140$112$84$56$283020100

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 29 days in advance to save up to $25.75.

What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Oakland?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Oakland that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 12 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US98h 11m$99.19
Greyhound129h 31m$101.90

  • 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 9 trips per day from Los Angeles 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 12 bus trips from Los Angeles to Oakland every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Oakland usually start from $42.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Oakland

The bus takes an average of 9 hours to cover the 553 kilometers from Los Angeles to Oakland. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours. 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.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Oakland. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Oakland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 21 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Oakland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 16 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Oakland; ticket prices start at $58.94.

City Information

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Oakland

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Oakland, CA - OAK-1

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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 Los Angeles?

Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St

Buses to Oakland leave from 6 stations in Los Angeles.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • 1658 N Orange Drive

Where does the bus arrive in Oakland?

Bus Terminal - 2103 San Pablo Ave - OAKGLI-0

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Main 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.

Bus stations in Oakland:

  • West Oakland Bart Station

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