Find coaches from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US

Next departures

Next departures from Oakland to Richmond on 3 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
HenricoCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
West Oakland BART
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
West Oakland BART
HenricoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Richmond

Bus
Average priceUS$229 - US$373Average duration3d 3h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$433 - US$563Average duration3d 7h
355kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
3d 3hAverage duration
US$229Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$250
Average bus trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure07:35
Distance2423 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Oakland to Richmond Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Richmond, VA, US

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

    The journey from Oakland to Richmond by coach covers an approximate distance of 2424 miles (3910 km).

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

    To travel from Oakland to Richmond without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/08
US$234
31/08
US$224
Today
US$246
02/09
No data
03/09
US$227
04/09
US$239
05/09
US$237
06/09
US$227
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 31 Aug 2025 with a price of US$224

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

You can expect to pay from US$224 to US$304 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$227, which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Oakland and Richmond!

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

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Oakland to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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