Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Oakland on September 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
West Oakland BARTFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Oakland

Bus
Average PriceUS$157 - US$457Average Duration3d 10h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$384 - US$789Average Duration3d 9h
356kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
US$157Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$253
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance3905 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Oakland

  1. How far is Washington from Oakland?

    The distance covered from Washington to Oakland is 3910 km (2425 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, 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.

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08-31
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09-01
US$232
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09-03
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09-05
US$152
09-06
US$244
09-07
US$189
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Oakland was searched and found on Sep 5, 2025 with a price of US$152

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

You can expect to pay from US$152 to US$252 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$152 which is on 2025-09-05.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Oakland?

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