Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Oakland on September 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
West Oakland BARTCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
West Oakland BARTFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gateway Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gateway Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Oakland

Bus
Average PriceUS$144 - US$446Average Duration2d 2h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$296 - US$549Average Duration3d 3h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 2hAverage Duration
US$144Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$203
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance2791 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

St. Louis to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Oakland

  1. How far is St. Louis from Oakland?

    The distance covered from St. Louis to Oakland is 2793 km (1732 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gateway Station, in St. Louis, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-19
US$198
09-20
No data
Today
US$288
09-22
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09-23
US$164
09-24
No data
09-25
US$159
09-26
US$132
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Oakland was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of US$132

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

You can expect to pay from US$132 to US$440 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$132 which is on 2025-09-26.

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 St. Louis and Oakland!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from St. Louis to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Oakland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from St. Louis to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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