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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: El Cerrito del Norte BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 14 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 14 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 14 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 14 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Oakland.

Average Price$135 - $551Average Duration2d 8h
77kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$242 - $2,231Average Duration3d 5h
281kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
$135Cheapest ticket
77kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$318
Average bus trip duration2d 8h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance1912 miles (3083 km)
Latest bus departure11:00pm

New Orleans to Oakland Bus

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

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06/09
$232
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06/12
$263
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06/15
$292
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 9, 2025 with a price of $232

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

You can expect to pay from $232 to $313 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $263 which is on 2025-06-12.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Oakland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Oakland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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