How far is Fresno from Oakland?

Fresno and Oakland are 156 miles (251 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fresno to Oakland?

Most of the buses traveling from Fresno to Oakland leave from Amtrak Station and arrive at Emeryville Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Fresno to Oakland from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fresno to Oakland on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	6h 50m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	9h 45m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	9h 25m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Oakland on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	9h 45m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	6h 50m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	9h 25m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Oakland on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	6h 50m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	9h 45m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	9h 25m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Oakland on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	6h 50m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	9h 45m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	9h 25m	10:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:28 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to Oakland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 4 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

4h 14mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $138	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $59	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Fresno Oakland recent customer reviews

I booked the bus and on getting to the bus stop I was told the bus overbooked and I can’t go with my original booked bus.

Oyebola K.

August 13, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Fresno and Oakland?

Stops in Fresno

A - Amtrak Station

B - 1157 F St

C - E St

D - Train / Greyhound Station

E - W Shaw Ave

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - West Oakland BART Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fresno, US to Oakland by bus

How far is Fresno from Oakland?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$56

11/14

$84

Today

$62

11/16

$53

11/17

$43

11/18

$39

11/19

$35

11/20

$36

The cheapest trip from Fresno, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $84 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-19.