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Bus Boston to Oakland: Trip Overview

Bus Boston to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$289
Average bus trip duration3d 16h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure02:40
Distance2677 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Boston to Oakland buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures02:40 - 23:45
Minimum PriceUS$217
Average Ticket PriceUS$289
Minimum Trip Duration3d6h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d16h
Distance2677 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston - Oakland

The average bus ticket price from Boston to Oakland is US$289. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Oakland is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Boston and Oakland is around 3d 16h, although the fastest bus will take about 3d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2682 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Boston to Oakland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Oakland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Boston to Oakland, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between Boston and Oakland leave from Back Bay Station or Newton, Riverside Station and arrive at West Oakland BART Station, Emeryville Station, Greyhound Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Boston to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to Oakland will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Boston to Oakland.

Did you know?

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time3d 16hAvg priceUS$289Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time3d 11hAvg priceUS$485Daily departures17

The best way to travel between Boston and Oakland is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$289 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$217. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the bus, as it will take you from Boston to Oakland in about 3d 11h – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Boston by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Boston

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Boston to Oakland

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