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Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Oakland

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Houston to Oakland from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

$175

tomorrow

$196

Saturday

$183

Sunday

$188

Monday

$173

Tuesday

$174

Wednesday

$171

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	45h 35m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/4/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/5/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/4/2026 2:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/5/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
Valley Transit	50h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/4/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
FlixBus	45h 25m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/4/2026 11:10:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	45h 0m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/4/2026 11:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/6/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	50h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/5/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
Valley Transit	49h 35m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/5/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 35m
Greyhound US	42h 50m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/5/2026 1:45:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
Greyhound US	42h 25m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/5/2026 1:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
FlixBus	49h 20m	7:15 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$201	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/5/2026 7:15:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	45h 5m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/6/2026 2:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
Greyhound US	45h 35m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/6/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/7/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
Valley Transit	50h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/6/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
Valley Transit	49h 35m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/6/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 35m
FlixBus	45h 10m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/6/2026 11:25:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/8/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	49h 25m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/7/2026 6:55:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 25m
Valley Transit	50h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/7/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
Valley Transit	49h 35m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/7/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 35m
FlixBus	49h 20m	7:15 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/7/2026 7:15:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 20m
FlixBus	48h 55m	7:15 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/7/2026 7:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	49h 25m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/8/2026 6:55:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 25m
Greyhound US	52h 10m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/8/2026 6:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 10m
FlixBus	50h 45m	5:35 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/8/2026 5:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 45m
FlixBus	50h 20m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/8/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
Valley Transit	49h 35m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/8/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 45m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/9/2026 11:25:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 45m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/9/2026 2:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
FlixBus	45h 10m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/9/2026 11:25:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 10m
Greyhound US	45h 35m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/9/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/10/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
Valley Transit	50h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/9/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/11/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	52h 40m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/10/2026 6:55:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 40m
Greyhound US	52h 10m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/10/2026 6:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 10m
FlixBus	45h 25m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/10/2026 11:10:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
FlixBus	45h 0m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:10 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/10/2026 11:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 0m
Valley Transit	50h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/10/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 6/12/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Oakland is $159 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Oakland

See here how frequent the connections between Houston and Oakland are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Houston to Oakland. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Houston and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 48 buses from Houston to Oakland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Oakland, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Oakland

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit that travel 16 times every day by bus from Houston to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Oakland starting from $159!

Cheapest Bus	$159
Fastest Bus	40h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	1,635.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Oakland

Every day, 16 buses from 3 bus companies leave Houston for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$175

Friday 06/05

$196

Saturday 06/06

$183

Sunday 06/07

$192

Monday 06/08

$173

Tuesday 06/09

$174

Wednesday 06/10

$171

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

$208

Saturday 06/13

$169

Sunday 06/14

$175

Monday 06/15

$174

Tuesday 06/16

$185

Wednesday 06/17

$195

Thursday 06/18

$171

Friday 06/19

$171

Saturday 06/20

$176

Sunday 06/21

$175

Monday 06/22

$186

Tuesday 06/23

$204

Wednesday 06/24

$159

Thursday 06/25

$179

Friday 06/26

$169

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Oakland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Houston to Oakland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $121, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Oakland. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $174.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Oakland, with $121. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $177.

How to save money travelling from Houston to Oakland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Houston to Oakland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Houston to Oakland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Houston to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Oakland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Houston and Oakland.

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

W Oakland BART Station

7th St 1451

Greyhound Bus Station

San Pablo Ave 2103

Jack London

Broadway

Fruitvale

Getty Museum

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Oakland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Houston to Oakland? Or which bus companies serve the route Houston to Oakland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Houston to Oakland bus

How much does a Houston Oakland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $159 and takes 50h 40m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Houston to Oakland?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $159 and $222. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

On average, how many connections are available from Houston to Oakland each day?

Every day, the Houston to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Houston to Oakland take?

The fastest bus from Houston to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 40h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $185. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Oakland?

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from Houston starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Houston to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Oakland starts at 6:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Houston Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to Oakland, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Oakland?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and Oakland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Houston to Oakland bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Houston Oakland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Houston Oakland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Houston to Oakland on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Houston to Oakland?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Houston to Oakland

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Houston and to Oakland

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Houston and to Oakland. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!