Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland

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Next departures for Richmond to Oakland on October 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Henrico
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Henrico
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Richmond
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Oakland

Bus
Average PriceUS$234 - US$480Average Duration3d 10h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$387 - US$2,619Average Duration3d 15h
355kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond 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, and with fares starting at just US$234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
US$234Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$270
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance3895 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Oakland

  1. How far is Richmond from Oakland?

    It's about 3910 km (2424 miles) from Richmond to Oakland.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$260

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Oakland?

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