Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to Oakland

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Next departures for Boston to Oakland on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Boston (South Station)
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Boston (South Station)
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Boston (South Station)
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Boston (South Station)
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$213 - $457Average Duration3d 12h
108kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$648 - $783Average Duration4d
393kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
3d 12hAverage Duration
$213Cheapest ticket
108kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$285
Average bus trip duration3d 12h
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance2680 miles (4322 km)
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Boston to Oakland Bus

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

You can expect to pay from $225 to $243 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $225 which is on 2025-10-14.

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