How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland start from $58. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Oakland is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 537 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Oakland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Oakland at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Oakland?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Oakland generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Oakland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Oakland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Oakland from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50am	Union Station	9h 4m	2:54pm	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
7:20am	UCLA	9h 34m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:55am	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 36m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 35m	11:45am	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	10h 36m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	20h 40m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	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	10h 36m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	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	10h 36m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	13h 20m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	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
7:20am	UCLA	9h 34m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45am	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
7:20am	UCLA	9h 34m	4:54pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on January 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45am	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	10h 36m	4:11pm	Emeryville Station	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 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

537 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $261	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$97 - $242	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Oakland?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,704 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,913 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11913 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $67

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

3.5/587,478 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 $58

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

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Oakland start from $58. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Oakland is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 537 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Oakland at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Oakland?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Oakland generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-02

$113

01-03

$216

Today

$245

01-05

$106

01-06

$105

01-07

$87

01-08

$77

01-09

$87

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $77

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 $77 to $552 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 $77 which is on 2026-01-08.

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.