What is the distance between Seattle and Oakland?

About 677 miles (1092 km) separate Seattle and Oakland.

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

If you're headed to Oakland from Seattle, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Seattle to Oakland from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Fastest

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	21h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle 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 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

20h 25mAverage Duration

680 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $279	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$116 - $537	Average Duration22h 59m	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Seattle and Oakland?

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

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

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Greyhound

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Oakland by bus

What is the distance between Seattle and Oakland?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$190

11/21

$222

Today

$200

11/23

$190

11/24

$157

11/25

$182

11/26

$188

11/27

$140

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $222 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.