What is the travel distance from Oakland to Salt Lake City?

Oakland and Salt Lake City are 591 miles (953 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Salt Lake City?

The majority of buses traveling from Oakland to Salt Lake City start their journey at Emeryville Station and wind up at Central 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.

Bus Oakland to Salt Lake City from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Salt Lake City on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:05pm	West Oakland BART	16h	7:05am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:21 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 18 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

18h 19mAverage Duration

590 milesDistance

86kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $206	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $282	Average Duration18h 19m	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

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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.

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Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Salt Lake City?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Salt Lake City by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to Salt Lake City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Salt Lake City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/05

$117

11/06

$88

Today

$83

11/08

$103

11/09

$90

11/10

$108

11/11

$102

11/12

$103

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $117 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Salt Lake City?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$112	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time18h 19m	Avg Price$113	Daily Departures4

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