Bus Tickets from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US

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Next departures for Oakland to Richmond on October 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
HenricoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$231 - $470Average Duration3d 4h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$408 - $600Average Duration3d 7h
355kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
3d 4hAverage Duration
$231Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$259
Average bus trip duration3d 4h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance2423 miles (3907 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Oakland to Richmond Bus

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10/12
$332
10/13
$287
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$252
10/15
$247
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $247

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

You can expect to pay from $247 to $367 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $247 which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and Richmond!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Oakland to Richmond, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Oakland to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US?

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