How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Oakland cost?

The bus ticket price from Boston to Oakland starts at US$198. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston 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!

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Oakland?

The average travel time between Boston and Oakland is around 3d 15h, although the fastest bus will take about 3d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 4326 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Oakland?

The number of buses from Boston to Oakland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Oakland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Boston to Oakland?

When taking the bus from Boston to Oakland, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Oakland?

Buses travelling between Boston and Oakland leave from Back Bay Station or South Station and arrive at Emeryville Station, West Oakland BART Station, Oakland Bus Station.

Bus Boston to Oakland from US$198 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Boston to Oakland on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	13:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 19h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	13:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4d 4h	15:00	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	13:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4d 4h	15:00	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	13:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 19h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	20:30	Boston (South Station)	4d 2h	19:30	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	No tags

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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, 15 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$198, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3d 15hAverage duration

4323 kmDistance

108kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$198 - US$663	Average duration3d 15h	CO₂ emissions 108kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$602 - US$750	Average duration4d 12h	CO₂ emissions 393kg CO₂e

Bus Boston, MA, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$291

Average bus trip duration3d 15h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure01:30

Distance4323 km

Latest bus departure21:50

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 558 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 138 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Boston to Oakland Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Oakland?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - Oakland

How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Oakland cost?
The bus ticket price from Boston to Oakland starts at US$198. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston 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!
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Oakland?
The average travel time between Boston and Oakland is around 3d 15h, although the fastest bus will take about 3d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 4326 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Oakland?
The number of buses from Boston to Oakland can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Oakland by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Boston to Oakland?
When taking the bus from Boston to Oakland, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Oakland?
Buses travelling between Boston and Oakland leave from Back Bay Station or South Station and arrive at Emeryville Station, West Oakland BART Station, Oakland Bus Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Boston to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Oakland?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3d 15h	Avg priceUS$291	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4d 12h	Avg priceUS$750	Daily departures7

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