Bus from Ontario, CA to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ontario to Oakland on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Montclair / Ontario / Claremont
West Oakland BARTCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:38 PM PST.

Get from Ontario to Oakland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
9h 30mAverage Duration
585 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ontario, CA 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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Ontario to Oakland start from $85. The average price for this route is around $179. 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 Ontario to Oakland?

    The average bus travel time from Ontario to Oakland is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 585 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Ontario to Oakland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Ontario to Oakland at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:05pm.

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

    A bus trip from Ontario to Oakland 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 Ontario 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 5597 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ontario 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ontario 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
11-28
$145
11-29
$116
Today
$145
12-01
No data
12-02
$124
12-03
No data
12-04
No data
12-05
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ontario, CA to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $259 for a bus ticket from Ontario, CA to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound 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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