Find coaches from Boston, MA, US to Oakland

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Next departures from Boston to Oakland on 4 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
West Oakland BARTCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Amtrak
South Station (Train Terminal)
Emeryville StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Oakland

Bus
Average priceUS$224 - US$616Average duration3d 13h
108kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$611 - US$814Average duration4d
393kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 3 days, 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$224, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
3d 13hAverage duration
US$224Cheapest ticket
108kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$498
Average bus trip duration3d 13h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance2673 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Boston to Oakland Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - Oakland

  1. What's the distance between Boston and Oakland by coach?

    The journey from Boston to Oakland by coach covers an approximate distance of 2682 miles (4326 km).

  2. How can I travel from Boston to Oakland avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Oakland was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$216

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Boston to Oakland.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 Boston to Oakland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to Oakland will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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