Bus Tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Oakland

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TodayJun 15
from $255
TomorrowJun 16
from $238
TueJun 17
from $230
WedJun 18
from $243
ThuJun 19
from $246
FriJun 20
from $254
SatJun 21
from $243
SunJun 22

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Oakland.

Average Price$232 - $367Average Duration3d 10h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$539 - $1,057Average Duration3d 15h
354kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
$232Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$280
Average bus trip duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance2415 miles (3895 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Richmond to Oakland Bus

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

Best price found
06/13
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06/14
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Today
$280
06/16
$263
06/17
$226
06/18
$235
06/19
$260
06/20
$251
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $226

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

You can expect to pay from $226 to $2,592 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $226 which is on 2025-06-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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