How far is Boston from Oakland?

Boston and Oakland are 2682 miles (4326 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Oakland leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Boston to Oakland from $157 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Boston to Oakland on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	4d 4h	3:00pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 19h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Boston (South Station)	4d 2h	7:30pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	Boston (South Station)	3d 19h	3:00pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:00pm	Boston (South Station)	3d 10h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

3d 12hAverage Duration

2680 milesDistance

108kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$164 - $732	Average Duration3d 12h	CO₂ emissions 108kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$337 - $797	Average Duration4d 1h	CO₂ emissions 393kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Oakland?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad