Find coaches from Oakland to St. Louis

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to St. Louis on 13 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
El Cerrito del Norte BART
Gateway StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Gateway StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Gateway StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Gateway StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to St. Louis

Bus
Average priceUS$129 - US$430Average duration2d 6h
69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$296 - US$400Average duration2d 12h
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$129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
2d 6hAverage duration
US$129Cheapest ticket
69kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$177
Average bus trip duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure07:35
Distance1720 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Oakland to St. Louis Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Oakland to St. Louis.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to St. Louis from Oakland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - St. Louis

  1. What's the distance between Oakland and St. Louis by coach?

    The journey from Oakland to St. Louis by coach covers an approximate distance of 1732 miles (2793 km).

  2. How can I travel from Oakland to St. Louis avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/10
US$111
10/10
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Today
US$121
12/10
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13/10
US$186
14/10
US$155
15/10
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16/10
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to St. Louis was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$111

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$111 to US$200 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$155, which is on 2025-10-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Oakland to St. Louis.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to St. Louis.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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