What is the distance between Reno and Oakland?

The distance separating Reno and Oakland is 179 miles (288 km).

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

If you're headed to Oakland from Reno, chances are that your bus will leave from Reno Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Reno to Oakland from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Reno to Oakland on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Reno	5h 55m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
6:35am	Reno	5h 10m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
6:15am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
7:45am	Reno Station	5h 48m	1:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
11:00am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	6h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	5h 24m	7:34pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	7h 25m	9:35pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:45am	Reno Station	6h 10m	1:55pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures for Reno to Oakland on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35am	Reno	5h 10m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
11:30am	Reno	5h 55m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:45am	Reno Station	5h 48m	12:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:15am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	6h 23m	8:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
11:00am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	6h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:45am	Reno Station	6h 10m	12:55pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	6h 43m	8:53pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures for Reno to Oakland on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Reno	5h 55m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
6:35am	Reno	5h 10m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
6:15am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
6:45am	Reno Station	5h 48m	12:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
11:00am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	6h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	6h 23m	8:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:45am	Reno Station	6h 10m	12:55pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	6h 43m	8:53pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Next departures for Reno to Oakland on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Reno	5h 55m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
6:35am	Reno	5h 10m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
6:15am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	5h 30m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
7:45am	Reno Station	5h 48m	1:33pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
11:00am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	6h 25m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	5h 24m	7:34pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
2:10pm	Reno Station	7h 25m	9:35pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
7:45am	Reno Station	6h 10m	1:55pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:28 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $89	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $152	Average Duration11h 29m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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 Reno Oakland recent customer reviews

Could not redeem ticket at counter. No counter at bus stop. Staff suggested I pay 300% original price and take the next bus. Problems with luggage and management. Driver was super nice and saved my day.

Lari K.

September 4, 2019

Bus left 4 hours after schedule, was supposed to arrive at 1:50, arriving closer to 9 PM. No communication, email, text, not how a paid service should be run.

Ajay V.

January 22, 2019

Your site asks people to arrive 45 mins early for a seat on the bus .However there were people arriving at the bus station 10 mins after the bus was suppose to leave that got on. The bus boarded almost 20 minutes late. However, it did arrive in Oakland 15 minutes early. The ride was pleasant . I was pleasantly surprised that there was WiFi and a spot to charge my phone. That was a major plus to me besides the good ticket price.

Carole R.

November 18, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Reno and Oakland?

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reno to Oakland by bus

What is the distance between Reno and Oakland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reno to Oakland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$32

11/11

$31

Today

$33

11/13

$33

11/14

$30

11/15

$34

11/16

$45

11/17

$33

The cheapest trip from Reno to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $76 for a bus ticket from Reno to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.