Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Oakland on January 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
El Cerrito del Norte BARTNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $758, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
3d 12hAverage Duration
4039 kmDistance
101kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$758 - $1,340Average Duration3d 12h
101kg CO₂e
Average Price$593 - $3,321Average Duration4d 6h
367kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Oakland start from $758. The average price for this route is around $1,103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Oakland is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 4039 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Oakland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Oakland at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Oakland generates an estimated 101 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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