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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Houston Bus Station | West Oakland BART | Cheapest | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Coliseum/Airport | No tags | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | West Oakland BART | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Oakland
The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Oakland?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Oakland
- A5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
- B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 - D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Houston, US to Oakland
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Oakland?
The cheapest coach tickets from Houston to Oakland start from £112. The average price for this route is around £300. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Oakland?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Oakland is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 1633 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Oakland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Oakland?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Oakland at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Oakland?
A bus journey from Houston to Oakland produces an estimated 66 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Houston to Oakland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Oakland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Oakland was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £270To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Oakland as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £270 to £1,089 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £313, which is on 2025-12-11.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
