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Bus Newark to Oakland: Trip Overview

Bus Newark to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$233
Average bus trip duration3d 8h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure2:15 AM
Distance2545 miles (4104 km)
Latest bus departure10:35 PM

Newark to Oakland Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures8
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:15AM - 10:35PM
Minimum Price$208
Average Ticket Price$233
Minimum Trip Duration3d2h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d8h
Distance2545 miles (4104 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Newark - Oakland

You can take a bus or a train to go from Newark to Oakland. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Newark to Oakland is about 3d 8h, although the fastest bus will take 3d 2h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 2546 miles (4106 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Newark and Oakland is 2546 miles (4106 km).

About 8 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Newark to Oakland may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Newark to Oakland by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 2:15 AM and 10:35 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Newark to Oakland leave from Penn Station and arrive at West Oakland BART Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Newark to Oakland by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $216.

You can expect to pay around $233 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $216 and $439, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Newark to Oakland. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Newark to Oakland.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark to Oakland?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3d 8hAvg Price$233Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3d 12hAvg Price$500Daily Departures12

The best way to travel between Newark and Oakland is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $233 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $216. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the bus, as it will take you from Newark to Oakland in about 3d 8h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Newark by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Newark

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Newark to Oakland

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