Find coaches from Salt Lake City to Oakland

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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Oakland on 5 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Salt Lake City Transit Center
West Oakland BARTCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$73 - US$116Average duration16h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$75 - US$158Average duration18h 17m
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16hAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$93
Average bus trip duration16h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure20:45
Distance591 miles

Salt Lake City to Oakland Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Salt Lake City to Oakland. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Salt Lake City to Oakland will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Salt Lake City to Oakland, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - Oakland

  1. How far is Oakland from Salt Lake City by coach?

    The distance between Salt Lake City and Oakland by coach is approximately 591 miles (953 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Oakland from Salt Lake City without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/09
US$175
02/09
US$109
Today
US$78
04/09
US$67
05/09
US$85
06/09
US$96
07/09
US$97
08/09
US$80
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Oakland was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$67

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

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$175 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$67, which is on 2025-09-04.

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 Salt Lake City and Oakland!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Salt Lake City to Oakland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Salt Lake City to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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