Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Oakland

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from $297
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SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $221
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from $184
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: El Cerrito del Norte BART
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: The Woodlands - Windvale Center
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Richmond BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$105 - $570Average Duration2d 2h
66kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$195 - $358Average Duration2d 2h
239kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
2d 2hAverage Duration
$105Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$254
Average bus trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance1637 miles (2639 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

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

Best price found
07/29
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07/30
$211
Today
$244
08/01
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08/03
$221
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08/05
$182
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $182

To 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 $182 to $1,618 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 $182 which is on 2025-08-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Houston to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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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.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Oakland?

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