Bus from Oakland to Long Beach, CA: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Oakland to Long Beach on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
West Oakland BART
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
El Cerrito del Norte BART
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
West Oakland BART
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags

Get from Oakland to Long Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
13h 20mAverage Duration
581 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Long Beach, CA by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to Long Beach?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to Long Beach start from $65. The average price for this route is around $89. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Oakland to Long Beach?

    The average bus travel time from Oakland to Long Beach is 13h 20m, covering a distance of 581 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Oakland to Long Beach route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to Long Beach?

    The earliest bus departs from Oakland to Long Beach at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to Long Beach?

    A bus trip from Oakland to Long Beach generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Oakland to Long Beach?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to Long Beach?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oakland to Long Beach?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland to Long Beach?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
11-25
$251
11-26
$259
Today
No data
11-28
No data
11-29
$114
11-30
$159
12-01
$151
12-02
$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $364 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.

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