Find coaches from Houston, US to Oakland

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Next departures from Houston to Oakland on 9 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Richmond BARTCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
The Woodlands - Windvale Center
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$143 - US$534Average duration2d 2h
66kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$195 - US$358Average duration2d 2h
239kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day
2d 2hAverage duration
US$143Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$187
Average bus trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses36
Earliest bus departure02:00
Distance1637 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Houston to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Oakland

  1. What's the distance between Houston and Oakland by coach?

    The distance between Houston and Oakland by coach is approximately 1634 miles (2635 km).

  2. How can I travel from Houston to Oakland avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/09
US$203
05/09
No data
Today
US$406
07/09
No data
08/09
US$164
09/09
US$198
10/09
US$212
11/09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Oakland was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$164

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

You can expect to pay from US$164 to US$1,618 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$164, which is on 2025-09-08.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Houston to Oakland.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Oakland will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Houston to Oakland.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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