Bus Tickets from Oakland to Philadelphia (PA)

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from US$274
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$258 - US$884Average Duration3d 12h
100kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$504 - US$782Average Duration3d 5h
367kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$258, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30.999999999999996bus per day
3d 12hAverage Duration
US$258Cheapest ticket
100kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$416
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 12h
Number of daily buses30
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance4005 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Philadelphia (PA)

  1. How long is the bus trip from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    The typical travel time from Oakland to Philadelphia by bus is around 3d 12h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Philadelphia in 2d 19h

  2. How far is Oakland from Philadelphia?

    The distance covered from Oakland to Philadelphia is 4042 km (2506 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Philadelphia?

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

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    The least expensive option to go from Oakland to Philadelphia would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$258, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    The bus fare from Oakland to Philadelphia is approximately US$416.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Oakland until 11:20pm and reaching Philadelphia on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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06-12
US$385
Today
US$278
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US$278
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06-17
US$510
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of US$278

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

You can expect to pay from US$278 to US$554 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$278 which is on 2025-06-15.

About Bus Travel

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 Oakland and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Oakland to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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