Find coaches from Reno to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Reno
West Oakland BARTCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Reno
West Oakland BARTFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Sparks (Greyhound Station)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Amtrak
Reno Station
Emeryville StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Sparks (Greyhound Station)
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Reno to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$28 - US$89Average duration5h 30m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$67 - US$147Average duration7h 33m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Reno to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
5h 30mAverage duration
US$28Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reno to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$36
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:15
Distance182 miles
Latest bus departure11:30

Reno to Oakland Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Reno to Oakland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Reno to Oakland from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Reno - Oakland

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

    The distance between Reno and Oakland by coach is approximately 179 miles (288 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Reno to Oakland without a car?

    You can travel to Oakland from Reno by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/10
US$74
06/10
US$62
Today
US$62
08/10
US$25
09/10
US$31
10/10
US$39
11/10
US$62
12/10
US$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reno to Oakland was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$25

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

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$116 for a bus ticket from Reno to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-10-08.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Reno and Oakland!

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

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 Reno to Oakland.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Reno to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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