Bus Tickets from Atlanta, GA to Oakland

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Next departures for Atlanta to Oakland on September 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Atlanta Bus Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Atlanta Bus Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Atlanta Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Atlanta Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Atlanta Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$169 - $462Average Duration2d 13h
86kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$382 - $805Average Duration3d 20h
311kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
2d 13hAverage Duration
$169Cheapest ticket
86kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$320
Average bus trip duration2d 13h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance2123 miles (3423 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Atlanta to Oakland Bus

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

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$319
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09/20
$209
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Oakland was searched and found on Sep 20, 2025 with a price of $209

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

You can expect to pay from $209 to $319 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $209 which is on 2025-09-20.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

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Train from Atlanta, GA to Oakland

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