What is the travel distance from Oakland to Seattle?

The distance separating Oakland and Seattle is 677 miles (1092 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Oakland to Seattle start their journey at Emeryville Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Waterfall Garden, K1 Speed, Woodland Park Zoo, Mt St Helens and Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour.

Bus Oakland to Seattle from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	21h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	21h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	21h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	21h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	21h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to Seattle on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	17h 50m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 45m	1:20pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	20h 25m	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	West Oakland BART	21h 15m	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Seattle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

20h 45mAverage Duration

665 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $459	Average Duration20h 45m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$116 - $215	Average Duration22h 30m	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Seattle?

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

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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 Oakland Seattle recent customer reviews

Very good

Joselito S.

April 1, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,398 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 Oakland to Seattle by bus

What is the travel distance from Oakland to Seattle?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oakland to Seattle?
What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$212

11/20

$240

Today

$277

11/22

$267

11/23

$247

11/24

$171

11/25

$179

11/26

$261

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $171

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

You can expect to pay from $171 to $277 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-11-24.