How far is Oakland from Seattle by coach?

The distance between Seattle and Oakland by coach is approximately 677 miles (1092 km).

What is the best way to go from Seattle to Oakland without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Seattle to Oakland from £71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Oakland on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:20	Greyhound Station	20h 25m	11:45	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	18h 35m	17:25	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:50	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	19h 55m	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	University of Washington	21h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle 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 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

20h 25mAverage duration

680 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£61 - £218	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£91 - £421	Average duration22h 59m	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Seattle and Oakland?

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Seattle to Oakland

How far is Oakland from Seattle by coach?
The distance between Seattle and Oakland by coach is approximately 677 miles (1092 km).
What is the best way to go from Seattle to Oakland without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. 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

£131

19/11

£131

Today

£149

21/11

£170

22/11

£123

23/11

£134

24/11

£116

25/11

£134

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Oakland was searched and found on 24 Nov 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 Seattle to Oakland as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £116 to £170 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £116, which is on 2025-11-24.