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Bus Oakland to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Bus Oakland to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$239
Average bus trip duration3d 13h
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure7:05 AM
Distance2505 miles (4039 km)
Latest bus departure11:20 PM

Oakland to Philadelphia Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures27
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:05AM - 11:20PM
Minimum Price$163
Average Ticket Price$239
Minimum Trip Duration3d2h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d13h
Distance2505 miles (4039 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Philadelphia

The bus is the best choice to get to Philadelphia without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Oakland to Philadelphia is about 3d 13h, although the fastest bus will take 3d 2h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 2506 miles (4042 km) that separate the two cities.

About 2506 miles (4042 km) separate Oakland and Philadelphia.

You can choose from 27 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Oakland to Philadelphia may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Oakland to Philadelphia a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 7:05 AM and ending at 11:20 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Oakland to Philadelphia leave from West Oakland BART Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main 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 Oakland to Philadelphia by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $163.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Oakland to Philadelphia is $239. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $163 and $424, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Betsy Ross House, Citizens Bank Park, The Franklin Institute, Arden Theatre Company and Love Park.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Oakland to Philadelphia. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Oakland to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Oakland to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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.

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Bus from Philadelphia to Oakland

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Train from Oakland to Philadelphia

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