Bus from New York City to Oakland: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Oakland on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
West Oakland BARTFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 3 days, 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day
3d 11hAverage duration
2554 milesDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£112 - £884Average duration3d 11h
103kg CO₂e
Average price£188 - £2,979Average duration3d 11h
375kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Oakland

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Oakland?

    The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Oakland start from £112. The average price for this route is around £401. 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 journey from New York City to Oakland?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Oakland is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 2554 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Oakland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Oakland?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Oakland at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Oakland?

    A bus journey from New York City to Oakland produces an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from New York City to Oakland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Oakland?

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City 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 New York City to Oakland?

    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
27/11
£492
28/11
£661
Today
£641
30/11
£618
01/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Oakland was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £492

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

You can expect to pay from £492 to £780 for a bus ticket from New York City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £618, which is on 2025-11-30.

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