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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | West Oakland BART | Cheapest | |||||
 | Houston Bus Station | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | Fastest | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | West Oakland BART | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | West Oakland BART | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | West Oakland BART | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:05 AM CST.
Get from Houston to Oakland
The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, 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 traveling from Houston, US to Oakland by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Oakland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Oakland start from $145. The average price for this route is around $390. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Oakland?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to Oakland is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 1633 miles (2634 km). The quickest bus can get 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 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Oakland?
A bus trip from Houston to Oakland generates an estimated 66 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Oakland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Oakland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $350To 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 $350 to $1,413 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 $405 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.
