What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Oakland?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Oakland is 344 miles (554 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland start their journey at UCLA and wind up at West Oakland BART 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 Los Angeles to Oakland from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:45am	UCLA	10h 34m	4:19pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	20h 40m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	8:35am	UCLA	9h 40m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 25m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	10h 35m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	9h 5m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	5:35am	UCLA	10h 35m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	11h 25m	6:35pm	West Oakland BART	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	10h 35m	4:10pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	9h 10m	10:10am	Emeryville Station	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
5:35am	UCLA	15h 56m	9:31pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Oakland on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h	11:45am	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 5m	6:10am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	Fastest
11:40am	Los Angeles Union Station	8h 50m	8:30pm	West Oakland BART	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
8:35am	UCLA	9h 40m	6:15pm	Emeryville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

347 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $196	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $160	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,325 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.

FlixBus Los Angeles Oakland recent customer reviews

Bus was on time and left right on the specified departure time which was great. But, the bus itself and the seats looked really worn down, like maintenance has not been given to the inside of the bus for a while, and the AC on the bus was absurdly cold.

Monica B.

September 20, 2024

Fairly quick overnight travel

Kirstin C.

July 4, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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 Los Angeles Oakland recent customer reviews

Bus driver left behind a mother and her young daughter at rest stop in coalinga. Completely inappropriate and unacceptable behavior, without any real reason. Driver insisted that a timeline needed to be adhered to, however the passengers left behind were within 30 feet of the bus and all of the passengers onboard were advocating for the driver to turn around and allow them onboard. We found this behavior egregious and unnecessary, and felt our safety was compromised from that point forward.

Leah J.

August 7, 2023

I booked a ticket and got the email that I should have got up on 5951 Hollywood Blvd. but when l arrived there by Uber I Couldn't find the location. I had to call your service department, a lady told me another location about 10miles from Hollywood Blvd. when I headed to there. The eight o'clock bus had left. I had to change to the10o'clock bus. I don't know if the Hollywood bus stop was cancelled? why was it still in the ticket list?

Dong J.

January 14, 2020

Was the worst bus experience in my life im considering never useing greyhound again in life

Jonnie S.

December 2, 2019

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

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Oakland?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Oakland

A - West Oakland BART Station

B - Emeryville Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

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

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Oakland?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Oakland?

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

$112

11/14

$148

Today

$106

11/16

$75

11/17

$75

11/18

$56

11/19

$56

11/20

$75

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $317 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.