Bus Tickets from Oakland to St. Louis

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TodaySep 7
from US$125
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WedSep 10
from US$158
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SatSep 13
from US$136
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Next departures to St. Louis

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: September 12 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 10 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to St. Louis

Bus
Average PriceUS$125 - US$424Average Duration2d 6h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$303 - US$582Average Duration2d 13h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
US$125Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$185
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance2789 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Oakland to St. Louis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - St. Louis

  1. How far is Oakland from St. Louis?

    It's about 2793 km (1732 miles) from Oakland to St. Louis.

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

    Buses departing from Emeryville Station in Oakland will take you to Gateway Station in St. Louis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to St. Louis was searched and found on Sep 7, 2025 with a price of US$118

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

You can expect to pay from US$118 to US$2,100 for a bus ticket from Oakland to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$151 which is on 2025-09-10.

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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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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