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Bus Santa Monica to Oakland: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Monica to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$74
Average bus trip duration10h 23m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:05 AM
Distance339 miles (546 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 AM

Santa Monica to Oakland Buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Monica - Oakland

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Oakland without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Santa Monica to Oakland takes about 10h 23m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 10h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 336 miles (542 km) that separate the two cities.

Santa Monica and Oakland are 336 miles (542 km) apart.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $69.

The bus ticket costs $74 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $69 to $83, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Monica to Oakland but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Monica to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Monica to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from Oakland to Santa Monica

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