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  • Departure time: September 25 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: September 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 25 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: September 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 25 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 25 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 25 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Oakland.

Average Price$118 - $640Average Duration2d 15h
78kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$323 - $409Average Duration2d 13h
284kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
2d 15hAverage Duration
$118Cheapest ticket
78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$321
Average bus trip duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance1934 miles (3119 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Indianapolis to Oakland Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $213

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

You can expect to pay from $213 to $977 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $213 which is on 2025-08-25.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Indianapolis to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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