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

The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to New York City start from $184. The average price for this route is around $424. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus travel time from Oakland to New York City is 3d 9h, covering a distance of 4117 km. The quickest bus can get 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 30 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Oakland to New York City at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Oakland to New York City generates an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to New York City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $195 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to New York City on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	West Oakland BART	3d 12h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 8h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40am	West Oakland BART	3d 4h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 9h	12:15pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to New York City on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 8h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 10h	12:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	3d	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to New York City on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 8h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 10h	12:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:50pm	GW Bridge	No tags

Next departures for Oakland to New York City on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 8h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35am	West Oakland BART	3d 11h	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	3d 9h	12:15pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	2:05pm	West Oakland BART	2d 23h	4:50pm	GW Bridge	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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, 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $184, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

3d 9hAverage Duration

4117 kmDistance

103kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$184 - $1,752	Average Duration3d 9h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$287 - $7,268	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

3.5/587,490 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,959 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $184. The average price for this route is around $424. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Oakland to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Oakland to New York City is 3d 9h, covering a distance of 4117 km. The quickest bus can get 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 30 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Oakland to New York City at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to New York City?
A bus trip from Oakland to New York City generates an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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

01-05

$647

01-06

$473

Today

$486

01-08

$562

01-09

$495

01-10

$545

01-11

$456

01-12

$468

The cheapest trip from Oakland to New York City was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $456

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 $456 to $950 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 $456 which is on 2026-01-11.