How much is the bus ticket from Reno to Oakland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Reno to Oakland start at R 485. The average price for this route is around R 674. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Reno to Oakland?

The average bus journey time from Reno to Oakland is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 289 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Reno to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Reno to Oakland at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 11:30.

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

A bus trip from Reno to Oakland produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Reno to Oakland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Reno 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 Reno to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Reno to Oakland from R 447 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
08:40	Reno Station	5h 54m	14:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
11:00	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	6h 25m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags
07:45	Reno Station	5h 49m	13:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
14:30	Reno Station	6h 14m	20:44	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 23 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags
07:45	Reno Station	5h 49m	13:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
14:30	Reno Station	6h 14m	20:44	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 24 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags
07:45	Reno Station	5h 49m	13:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
14:30	Reno Station	6h 14m	20:44	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 25 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
08:40	Reno Station	5h 54m	14:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
11:00	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	6h 25m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 26 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags
08:40	Reno Station	5h 54m	14:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
14:30	Reno Station	6h 4m	20:34	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Reno to Oakland on 27 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:35	Reno	5h 10m	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:30	Reno	5h 55m	17:25	West Oakland BART	No tags
08:40	Reno Station	5h 54m	14:34	Emeryville Station	No tags
06:15	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
14:30	Reno Station	6h 4m	20:34	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Reno 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 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 485, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

289 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 485 - R 2 239	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 143 - R 8 334	Average duration11h 29m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reno and Oakland?

Stops in Reno

A
Reno Station
101169 E Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89501, USA
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B
Reno Tahoe Airport
Howard W. Cannon Terminal, 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
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C
Reno Greyhound Bus Station
155 Stevenson St, Reno, NV 89503

Stops in Oakland

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 662 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 442 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 11 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.7 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 485, with the trip lasting on average 344.

Greyhound Reno Oakland recent customer reviews

Could not redeem ticket at counter. No counter at bus stop. Staff suggested I pay 300% original price and take the next bus. Problems with luggage and management. Driver was super nice and saved my day.

Lari K.

4 September 2019

Bus left 4 hours after schedule, was supposed to arrive at 1:50, arriving closer to 9 PM. No communication, email, text, not how a paid service should be run.

Ajay V.

22 January 2019

Your site asks people to arrive 45 mins early for a seat on the bus .However there were people arriving at the bus station 10 mins after the bus was suppose to leave that got on. The bus boarded almost 20 minutes late. However, it did arrive in Oakland 15 minutes early. The ride was pleasant . I was pleasantly surprised that there was WiFi and a spot to charge my phone. That was a major plus to me besides the good ticket price.

Carole R.

18 November 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 673 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 from Reno to Oakland by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Reno to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Reno to Oakland start at R 485. The average price for this route is around R 674. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Reno to Oakland?
The average bus journey time from Reno to Oakland is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 289 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Reno to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Reno to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from Reno to Oakland at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 11:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reno to Oakland?
A bus trip from Reno to Oakland produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Reno to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Reno to Oakland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Reno 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 Reno to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

18/12

R 843

19/12

R 637

Today

R 877

21/12

R 1 015

22/12

R 1 187

23/12

R 1 084

24/12

R 929

25/12

R 688

The cheapest trip from Reno to Oakland was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 637

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 R 637 to R 1 823 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 R 688, which is on 2025-12-25.

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.