Bus from Vancouver, CA to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Vancouver to Oakland on January 15
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Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Emeryville StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
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Pacific Central Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
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Pacific Central Station
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Pacific Central Station
Jack London SquareNo tags

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Get from Vancouver to Oakland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
1278 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA 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 Vancouver to Oakland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vancouver to Oakland start from $158. The average price for this route is around $182. 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 Vancouver to Oakland?

    The average bus travel time from Vancouver to Oakland is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1278 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Vancouver to Oakland at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.

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

    A bus trip from Vancouver to Oakland generates an estimated 32 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 Vancouver to Oakland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-11
$304
01-12
$278
Today
$255
01-14
$255
01-15
$304
01-16
$278
01-17
$235
01-18
$278
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Oakland was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $235

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

You can expect to pay from $235 to $1,216 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $235 which is on 2026-01-17.

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