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

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Oakland start at R 2 520. The average price for this route is around R 9 071. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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 4119 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound .

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 .

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.

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

A bus trip from New York City to Oakland produces an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Bus New York City to Oakland from R 2 920 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Oakland on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	Chinatown	3d 11h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	2d 23h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 23h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	3d 11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3d 11h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Oakland on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3d 9h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	2d 23h	11:45	West Oakland BART	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	3d 8h	06:35	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 23h	11:45	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	3d 7h	06:10	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:15 PM EST.

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 R 2 520, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

3d 11hAverage duration

4119 kmDistance

103kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 520 - R 20 015	Average duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 252 - R 67 499	Average duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 375kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Oakland?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587 407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 520

Greyhound New York City Oakland recent customer reviews

I receive a survey to a trip that is 75% Complete. A whole day is added to my trip duration. Schedules are disorganized. A transfer was delayed total of 12 Hours which disrupted the schedule causing me an extra day. Absolute shame for a company of this magnitude.

Abdelaziz E.

15 October 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Oakland start at R 2 520. The average price for this route is around R 9 071. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
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 4119 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.
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.
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.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Oakland?
A bus trip from New York City to Oakland produces an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Oakland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
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.
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

R 11 137

28/11

R 14 961

Today

R 14 505

30/11

R 13 988

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Oakland was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of R 11 137

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 R 11 137 to R 17 653 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 R 13 988, which is on 2025-11-30.