How far is Oakland from Houston?

The distance covered from Oakland to Houston is 2635 km (1634 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston.

Bus Oakland to Houston from $194 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Oakland to Houston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 15h	2:10pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d	11:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d 15h	2:10pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	2d	11:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	1d 21h	11:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Houston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 minute, and with fares starting at just $577, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2d Average Duration

2634 kmDistance

240kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$213 - $819	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$577 - $579	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 240kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Houston?

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

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,425 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Oakland from Houston?
The distance covered from Oakland to Houston is 2635 km (1634 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Oakland to Houston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Emeryville Station, in Oakland, and end it at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$645

11-23

$530

Today

$301

11-25

$259

11-26

$258

11-27

$194

11-28

No data

11-29

$471

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $194

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

You can expect to pay from $194 to $3,699 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $194 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.