Bus from Oakland to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to St. Louis on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
West Oakland BART
Gateway StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
Gateway StationFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:04 PM PST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 5hAverage Duration
1731 milesDistance
70kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$175 - $572Average Duration2d 5h
70kg CO₂e
Average Price$303 - $567Average Duration2d 12h
254kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to St. Louis by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to St. Louis?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to St. Louis start from $175. The average price for this route is around $216. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Oakland to St. Louis?

    The average bus trip duration from Oakland to St. Louis is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1731 miles (2791 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Oakland to St. Louis route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oakland to St. Louis?

    The earliest bus departs from Oakland to St. Louis at 2:05pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to St. Louis?

    A bus trip from Oakland to St. Louis generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Oakland to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to St. Louis?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Oakland to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/27
$174
11/28
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$527
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