What is the travel distance from Oakland to Ontario?

The distance separating Oakland and Ontario is 366 miles (589 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Oakland to Ontario start their journey at West Oakland BART Station and wind up at Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Oakland to Ontario from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Oakland to Ontario on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:45am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	13h 45m	1:30am	Montclair (Ontario)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	13h 45m	1:30am	Montclair (Ontario)	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	El Cerrito del Norte BART	11h 20m	8:00am	Montclair (Ontario)	No tags
	Bus	9:05pm	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	10h 55m	8:00am	Montclair (Ontario)	No tags
	Bus	9:35pm	West Oakland BART	10h 25m	8:00am	Montclair (Ontario)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Ontario

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Ontario. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

372 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $235	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$130 - $131	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,329 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.

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Ontario?

Stops in Oakland

A - West Oakland BART Station

B - Emeryville Station

C - Oakland Bus Station

D - Greyhound Station

Stops in Ontario

A - Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House

B - Ontario Tufesa Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Ontario, CA by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/14

$70

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11/17

$56

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11/20

$77

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Ontario, CA was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 Oakland to Ontario, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $172 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Ontario, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Greyhound 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.