Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Oakland

Average PriceUS$230 - US$399Average Duration3d 11h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$526 - US$1,138Average Duration3d 13h
354kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
3d 11hAverage Duration
US$230Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$278
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 11h
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance3906 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Richmond to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Oakland

  1. How far is Richmond from Oakland?

    It's about 3910 km (2424 miles) from Richmond to Oakland.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Oakland was searched and found on Jul 18, 2025 with a price of US$238

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

You can expect to pay from US$238 to US$1,650 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$238 which is on 2025-07-18.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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