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Today25 Aug
from US$248
Tomorrow26 Aug
from US$204
Wed27 Aug
Thu28 Aug
Fri29 Aug
Sat30 Aug
Sun31 Aug
from US$219
Mon1 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Richmond BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Oakland

Average priceUS$144 - US$550Average duration2d 3h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$250 - US$536Average duration2d 12h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
2d 3hAverage duration
US$144Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$252
Average bus trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure01:15
Distance1730 miles
Latest bus departure16:30

St. Louis to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Oakland

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

    The distance between St. Louis and Oakland by coach is approximately 1732 miles (2793 km).

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

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

Best price found
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24/08
US$177
Today
US$200
26/08
US$201
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Oakland was searched and found on 24 Aug 2025 with a price of US$177

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

You can expect to pay from US$177 to US$271 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$201, which is on 2025-08-26.

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 St. Louis and Oakland!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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