How far is Oakland from Los Angeles by coach?

The distance between Los Angeles and Oakland by coach is approximately 344 miles (554 km).

Is there a way to reach Oakland from Los Angeles without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Los Angeles to Oakland from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		23:45	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:00	Union Station	9h 15m	14:15	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	05:35	UCLA	15h 56m	21:31	Emeryville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:45	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	15h 50m	22:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 22 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:40	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	20:30	West Oakland BART	No tags
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
08:35	UCLA	9h 40m	18:15	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 23 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
09:30	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
08:35	UCLA	9h 40m	18:15	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 24 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
09:30	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
05:35	UCLA	10h 35m	16:10	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:30	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 40m	06:10	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
09:30	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	18:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
05:35	UCLA	10h 35m	16:10	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:35	UCLA	9h 40m	18:15	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
	23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	11:40	UCLA	10h 38m	22:18	Emeryville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:45	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	15h 50m	22:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Oakland on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:40	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	20:30	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	23:05	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
	08:35	UCLA	9h 40m	18:15	Emeryville Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	13h 20m	20:30	West Oakland BART	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

8h 35mAverage duration

333 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £165	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £107	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,383 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11383 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £43

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.

20 September 2024

Fairly quick overnight travel

Kirstin C.

4 July 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £34

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.

7 August 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.

14 January 2020

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

Jonnie S.

2 December 2019

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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
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
B
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

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

How far is Oakland from Los Angeles by coach?
The distance between Los Angeles and Oakland by coach is approximately 344 miles (554 km).
Is there a way to reach Oakland from Los Angeles without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£90

19/11

£120

Today

£59

21/11

£59

22/11

£59

23/11

£59

24/11

£65

25/11

£51

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £51

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 £51 to £437 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 £51, which is on 2025-11-25.

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.