How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Oakland?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Oakland start from $144. The average price for this route is around $518. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Oakland?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Oakland is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 2554 miles (4119 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Oakland?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Oakland at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Oakland?

A bus trip from New York City to Oakland generates an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Oakland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Oakland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Oakland from $167 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Oakland on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	3d 11h	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	2d 23h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 23h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	3d 1h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3d 11h	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Oakland

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, 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

3d 11hAverage Duration

2554 milesDistance

103kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$144 - $1,142	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$243 - $3,849	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 375kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Oakland?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587,403 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.

Greyhound New York City Oakland recent customer reviews

I receive a survey to a trip that is 75% Complete. A whole day is added to my trip duration. Schedules are disorganized. A transfer was delayed total of 12 Hours which disrupted the schedule causing me an extra day. Absolute shame for a company of this magnitude.

Abdelaziz E.

October 15, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Oakland by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Oakland start from $144. The average price for this route is around $518. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Oakland?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Oakland is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 2554 miles (4119 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Oakland at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Oakland?
A bus trip from New York City to Oakland generates an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Oakland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11/25

$761

11/26

$809

Today

$635

11/28

$853

11/29

$827

11/30

No data

12/01

No data

12/02

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $635

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

You can expect to pay from $635 to $1,007 for a bus ticket from New York City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $827 which is on 2025-11-29.