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

The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to New York City start at R 1 950. The average price for this route is around R 5 072. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Oakland to New York City?

The average bus journey time from Oakland to New York City is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 4132 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Oakland to New York City at 07:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Oakland to New York City 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 Oakland to New York City?

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 Oakland to New York City?

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 Oakland to New York City?

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 Oakland to New York City?

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 Oakland to New York City from R 2 526 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oakland to New York City on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 8h	10:30	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	23:50	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	3d 7h	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 10h	12:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 12h	15:05	GW Bridge	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 9h	11:40	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to New York City on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	16:20	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 8h	10:30	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 9h	12:15	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:20	West Oakland BART	3d 10h	13:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
	Bus	14:05	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	16:50	GW Bridge	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 950, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

3d 11hAverage duration

4132 kmDistance

103kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 950 - R 15 753	Average duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 544 - R 47 584	Average duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 375kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, 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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 473 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 Oakland to New York City 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 Oakland to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to New York City start at R 1 950. The average price for this route is around R 5 072. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Oakland to New York City?
The average bus journey time from Oakland to New York City is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 4132 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Oakland to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oakland to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Oakland to New York City at 07:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to New York City?
A bus trip from Oakland to New York City 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 Oakland to New York City?
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 Oakland to New York City?
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 Oakland to New York City?
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 Oakland to New York City?
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 8 585

28/11

R 12 313

Today

R 11 734

30/11

R 11 646

01/12

R 5 341

02/12

R 3 587

03/12

No data

04/12

R 5 691

The cheapest trip from Oakland to New York City was searched and found on 02 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 587

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 587 to R 13 681 for a bus ticket from Oakland to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 587, which is on 2025-12-02.