What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Oakland?

It's about 554 km (344 miles) from Los Angeles to Oakland.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at West Oakland BART Station, in Oakland.

Bus Los Angeles to Oakland from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00am	Union Station	9h 15m	2:15pm	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	15h 56m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:00am	Union Station	9h 15m	2:15pm	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	15h 56m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	15h 50m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
8:35am	UCLA	9h 40m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
8:35am	UCLA	9h 40m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	10h 35m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 40m	6:10am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	15h 56m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:35am	UCLA	9h 40m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	11:40am	UCLA	10h 38m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	15h 50m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

537 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $303	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $196	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $79

FlixBus Los Angeles Oakland recent customer reviews

Bus was on time and left right on the specified departure time which was great. But, the bus itself and the seats looked really worn down, like maintenance has not been given to the inside of the bus for a while, and the AC on the bus was absurdly cold.

Monica B.

September 20, 2024

Fairly quick overnight travel

Kirstin C.

July 4, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 30 reviews, Greyhound received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $62

Greyhound Los Angeles Oakland recent customer reviews

Bus driver left behind a mother and her young daughter at rest stop in coalinga. Completely inappropriate and unacceptable behavior, without any real reason. Driver insisted that a timeline needed to be adhered to, however the passengers left behind were within 30 feet of the bus and all of the passengers onboard were advocating for the driver to turn around and allow them onboard. We found this behavior egregious and unnecessary, and felt our safety was compromised from that point forward.

Leah J.

August 7, 2023

I booked a ticket and got the email that I should have got up on 5951 Hollywood Blvd. but when l arrived there by Uber I Couldn't find the location. I had to call your service department, a lady told me another location about 10miles from Hollywood Blvd. when I headed to there. The eight o'clock bus had left. I had to change to the10o'clock bus. I don't know if the Hollywood bus stop was cancelled? why was it still in the ticket list?

Dong J.

January 14, 2020

Was the worst bus experience in my life im considering never useing greyhound again in life

Jonnie S.

December 2, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Oakland?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Oakland

A - West Oakland BART Station

B - Emeryville Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Oakland by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Oakland?
It's about 554 km (344 miles) from Los Angeles to Oakland.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at West Oakland BART Station, in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$204

11-18

$165

Today

$221

11-20

$109

11-21

$109

11-22

$109

11-23

$109

11-24

$119

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $109

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

You can expect to pay from $109 to $805 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.