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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Saint Louis (Lambert Field)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to St. Louis.

Bus
Average Price$119 - $632Average Duration2d 7h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$342 - $400Average Duration2d 12h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 7hAverage Duration
$119Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$187
Average bus trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance1730 miles (2789 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to St. Louis Bus

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

Best price found
08/08
$156
08/09
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08/11
$149
08/12
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08/13
$151
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $149

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

You can expect to pay from $149 to $1,025 for a bus ticket from Oakland to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-08-11.

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.

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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