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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Los Angeles Union Station | West Oakland BART | Cheapest | |||||
 | Los Angeles Union Station | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | Fastest | |||||
| Los Angeles Union Station | West Oakland BART | No tags | |||||
| Los Angeles Union Station | West Oakland BART | No tags | |||||
 | UCLA | Emeryville Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to OaklandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Los Angeles, US to Oakland: Trip Overview
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Busbud helps you find a bus from Los Angeles to Oakland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Oakland
What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Oakland?
It's about 554 km (344 miles) from Los Angeles to Oakland.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$317 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-10-09.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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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 Los Angeles and Oakland!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Los Angeles to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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