What is the distance between Oakland and Boston?

The distance separating Oakland and Boston is 2682 miles (4326 km).

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

If you're headed to Boston from Oakland, chances are that your bus will leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Freedom Trail, Duck Tour, Museum of Fine Art and North End.

Bus Oakland to Boston from $332 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$332 - $949	Average Duration3d 19h	CO₂ emissions 108kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$814 - $1,188	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 393kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $814, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3d 11hAverage Duration

$814Cheapest ticket

393kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$586

Average bus trip duration3d 19h

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure7:35am

Distance2676 miles (4316 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,147 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,820 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Oakland to Boston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Boston?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - Oakland Bus Station

C - West Oakland BART Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Boston, MA, US

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to Boston.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 19h	Avg Price$586	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 11h	Avg Price$1,032	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Boston, MA, US

You can also go to Boston, MA, US by train

Train from Oakland to Boston, MA, US

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