Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland

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Next departures for Richmond to Oakland on October 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$234 - $439Average Duration3d 9h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$387 - $2,619Average Duration3d 15h
356kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day
3d 9hAverage Duration
$234Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$257
Average bus trip duration3d 9h
Number of daily buses29
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance2417 miles (3898 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to Oakland Bus

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

Best price found
10/04
$283
10/05
$262
Today
$227
10/07
$230
10/08
$253
10/09
$242
10/10
$229
10/11
$232
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $227

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

You can expect to pay from $227 to $3,291 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $229 which is on 2025-10-10.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Oakland.

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

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland?

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