Bus Tickets from Oakland to Cincinnati

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TodayJul 19
from US$280
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from US$236
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: July 26 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: July 26 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Cincinnati

Bus
Average PriceUS$233 - US$312Average Duration2d 17h
82kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$377 - US$382Average Duration2d 16h
297kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
2d 17hAverage Duration
US$233Cheapest ticket
82kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$251
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 17h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:35pm
Distance3269 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to Cincinnati Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Oakland to Cincinnati from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cincinnati from Oakland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Cincinnati

  1. How far is Oakland from Cincinnati?

    The distance between Oakland and Cincinnati is around 3275 km (2031 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Cincinnati?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07-17
US$230
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US$315
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07-24
US$249
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Cincinnati was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of US$230

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Cincinnati, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$230 to US$417 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$249 which is on 2025-07-24.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Oakland to Cincinnati, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to Cincinnati.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Cincinnati?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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