How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Oakland start from £226. The average price for this route is around £432. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Oakland is 3d 13h, covering a distance of 2503 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Oakland at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

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

Which 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 87500 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Oakland from £187 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Oakland on 16 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 4h	18:35	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 12h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 11h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	3d 13h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Oakland on 17 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 4h	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 12h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Oakland on 18 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 4h	18:35	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 23h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 12h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Oakland on 19 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	3d 7h	06:35	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 23h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 12h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:41 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £226, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

3d 13hAverage duration

2503 milesDistance

101kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£226 - £728	Average duration3d 13h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£319 - £3,238	Average duration3d 13h	CO₂ emissions 367kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Oakland?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page Map
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Map
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Map
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
Map
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Map

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
Visit page Map
B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Map
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Map
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,502 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512,059 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Oakland?
The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Oakland start from £226. The average price for this route is around £432. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Oakland?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Oakland is 3d 13h, covering a distance of 2503 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Oakland at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Oakland?
A bus journey from Philadelphia to Oakland produces an estimated 101 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 87500 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/01

£340

15/01

£372

Today

£406

17/01

£331

18/01

£217

19/01

£187

20/01

No data

21/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £187

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

You can expect to pay from £187 to £425 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £187, which is on 2026-01-19.