Bus Tickets from New York City to Oakland

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Next departures for New York City to Oakland on September 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York (Hudson Yards)
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
West Oakland BARTFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Oakland

Bus
Average PriceUS$120 - US$887Average Duration3d 11h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$243 - US$2,087Average Duration3d 10h
375kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

69bus per day
3d 11hAverage Duration
US$120Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$211
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 11h
Number of daily buses69
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance4115 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Oakland

  1. How far is New York City from Oakland?

    The distance covered from New York City to Oakland is 4121 km (2555 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Oakland?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at GW Bridge, in New York City, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-21
US$222
09-22
US$191
Today
US$184
09-24
US$365
09-25
US$205
09-26
US$177
09-27
US$225
09-28
US$149
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Oakland was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of US$149

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 US$149 to US$429 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 US$149 which is on 2025-09-28.

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 New York City and Oakland!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York City to Oakland.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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