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Today30 Aug
from US$150
Tomorrow31 Aug
from US$136
Mon1 Sept
from US$159
Tue2 Sept
from US$151
Wed3 Sept
from US$136
Thu4 Sept
from US$101
Fri5 Sept
from US$101
Sat6 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 2 September at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: El Cerrito del Norte BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Seattle
    Departure location: Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$77 - US$285Average duration20h 15m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$116 - US$913Average duration22h 34m
99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Seattle to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 20 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
20h 15mAverage duration
US$77Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Seattle to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$114
Average bus trip duration20h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure14:45
Distance679 miles
Latest bus departure22:50

Seattle to Oakland Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Seattle to Oakland.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Seattle to Oakland.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Oakland from Seattle, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Seattle - Oakland

  1. How far is Oakland from Seattle by coach?

    The distance between Seattle and Oakland by coach is approximately 677 miles (1092 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Seattle to Oakland without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/08
US$113
29/08
US$127
Today
US$142
31/08
US$129
01/09
US$168
02/09
US$144
03/09
US$128
04/09
US$94
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Oakland was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$94

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

You can expect to pay from US$94 to US$168 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$94, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Seattle to Oakland.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Seattle to Oakland.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Seattle by bus?

Bus from Oakland to Seattle

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Seattle to Oakland

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