How far is Oakland from Houston?

About 1634 miles (2635 km) separate Oakland and Houston.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Oakland to Houston leave from Emeryville Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Houston, Discovery Green Parks, Museum of Fine Arts, Hermann Park Conservancy and City Hall.

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Next departures to Houston

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 6 at 7:40am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: West Oakland BART
Arrival time: August 8 at 4:30am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 18h
Departure time: August 6 at 4:45am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: Jack London Square
Arrival time: August 8 at 11:10am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 4h
Departure time: August 6 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: West Oakland BART
Arrival time: August 8 at 11:15pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: August 6 at 7:40am
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: West Oakland BART
Arrival time: August 8 at 11:55am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 2h
Departure time: August 6 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Oakland
Departure location: West Oakland BART
Arrival time: August 8 at 12:00pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$118 - $506	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$449 - $1,428	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 239kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

2d 10hAverage Duration

$118Cheapest ticket

66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$205

Average bus trip duration2d 10h

Number of daily buses29

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance1632 miles (2632 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,148 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,830 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,352 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Oakland to Houston Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Oakland to Houston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Houston?

Stops in Oakland

A - Emeryville Station

B - Oakland Bus Station

C - West Oakland BART Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Harrisburg Senda Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Clay St & Louisiana St

E - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

F - Harrisburg El Expreso Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Houston, US

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

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07/30

$343

07/31

$274

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$190

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$187

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $187

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

You can expect to pay from $187 to $954 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $187 which is on 2025-08-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Oakland to Houston, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Oakland to Houston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

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 Oakland to Houston, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 10h	Avg Price$205	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d	Avg Price$510	Daily Departures2

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Bus from Oakland to Houston, US

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Bus Oakland to Houston, US: Trip Overview

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Oakland to Houston Bus

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Houston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Houston, US

How far is Oakland from Houston?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

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