Bus Tickets from Oakland to Newark, NJ

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Newark.

Bus
Average Price$180 - $429Average Duration3d 9h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$530 - $749Average Duration3d 7h
373kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
3d 9hAverage Duration
$180Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$246
Average bus trip duration3d 9h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance2543 miles (4101 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Oakland to Newark Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Aug 21, 2025 with a price of $361

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

You can expect to pay from $361 to $419 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $361 which is on 2025-08-21.

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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 Newark!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Oakland to Newark that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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