Bus Tickets from Seattle to Oakland

Next departures

Next departures for Seattle to Oakland on August 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Station
West Oakland BARTCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
University of Washington
West Oakland BARTNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Oakland

Average PriceUS$81 - US$268Average Duration20h 15m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$116 - US$913Average Duration22h 34m
99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Seattle to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 20 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
20h 15mAverage Duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Seattle to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$117
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance1095 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

Seattle to Oakland Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Oakland from Seattle, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Seattle - Oakland

  1. What is the distance between Seattle and Oakland?

    The distance covered from Seattle to Oakland is 1092 km (677 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Seattle to Oakland?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Seattle, and end it at Emeryville Station, in Oakland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-20
US$116
08-21
US$113
Today
US$119
08-23
US$106
08-24
US$113
08-25
US$113
08-26
US$109
08-27
US$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of US$106

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

You can expect to pay from US$106 to US$119 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$106 which is on 2025-08-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Seattle to Oakland.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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 Seattle to Oakland?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Oakland to Seattle

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Train from Seattle to Oakland

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