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Bus Santa Monica to Oakland: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Monica to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$74
Average bus trip duration10h 23m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure08:05
Distance339 miles
Latest bus departure11:55

Santa Monica to Oakland buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - Oakland

The average bus ticket price from Santa Monica to Oakland is US$74. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica and Oakland is around 10h 23m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 336 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Monica to Oakland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Monica to Oakland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Monica to Oakland but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Monica to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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