Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA

Los Angeles to Oakland by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland for only $31, on a trip of approximately 11h duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Oakland.

  • Greyhound logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    11h
    Direct
  • Flixbus logo
    Fastest
    Bus
    7h
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Earliest
    Train
    8h 58m
    1 Transfer
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
7:35 PM->6:35 AM
Amtrak
9:59 AM->7:30 PM
Flixbus
8:25 AM->3:25 PM
Amtrak - Coast Starlight
9:51 AM->9:06 PM

Save $82 if you travel with Greyhound!

Bus from Los Angeles to Oakland

The bus trip from Los Angeles to Oakland takes approximately 9h 14m duration and covers a distance of about 332 mi. There are usually 76 buses traveling daily to Oakland and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $31.48 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance332 mi
Price$31.48
Frequency76
Fastest7h

Train Los Angeles to Oakland

It takes an average of 10h 28m to travel from Los Angeles to Oakland by train, covering a distance of about 332 mi. There are usually 185 trains traveling daily from Los Angeles to Oakland and tickets for this journey start from $46 when you book in advance.

Distance332 mi
Price$46
Frequency185
Fastest8h 33m

Greyhound stations in Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles Union Station

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • Long Bch Bus Station

Greyhound stations in Oakland

  • West Oakland BART

  • West Oakland Bart Station

  • Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay

  • UC Berkeley

  • Salesforce Transit Center

  • Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St

Flixbus stations in Los Angeles

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • 1658 N Orange Drive

  • Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

Flixbus stations in Oakland

  • West Oakland Bart Station

  • UC Berkeley

  • El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station

  • West Oakland BART

  • Caltrain Station - 5th & Townsend St

  • Salesforce Transit Center

Amtrak stations in Los Angeles

  • UCLA

  • Union Station

  • Burbank Downtown Train Station

  • Northridge Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • Pasadena Hilton Hotel - 168 S Los Robles Ave

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Metrolink Station

  • 3750 Empire Ave

Amtrak stations in Oakland

  • Emeryville Station

  • Jack London Square

  • Coliseum/Airport

  • 245 Second St

  • San Francisco, California

  • 5885 Horton St

  • Across San Leandro Blvd from BART station - 700 73rd Ave

  • 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St

Amtrak - Coast Starlight stations in Los Angeles

  • Union Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

Amtrak - Coast Starlight stations in Oakland

  • 245 Second St

  • 5885 Horton St

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to Oakland is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.