Bus Tampa to Oakland: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Oakland

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

today

tomorrow

$248

Saturday

$229

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$282

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	83h 0m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$248	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 0m
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:50 PM	Tampa	USF	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$248	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m
FlixBus	76h 10m	5:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$269	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 10m
Greyhound US	70h 25m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$290	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $290 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	76h 10m	5:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 10m
FlixBus	75h 40m	5:55 PM	Tampa	USF	6:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 40m
Greyhound US	70h 25m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$255	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 25m
FlixBus	83h 0m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$262	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $262 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	83h 0m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$282	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:35:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 0m
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:50 PM	Tampa	USF	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$282	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/10/2025 9:50:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m
Greyhound US	70h 25m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	6:35 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$357	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $357 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tampa to Oakland is $229 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Oakland

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Tampa to Oakland. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Tampa and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Tampa to Oakland, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Oakland, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Oakland

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Tampa to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Oakland starting from $229!

Cheapest Bus	$229
Fastest Bus	67h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	2,389.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Oakland

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$248

Saturday 12/06

$229

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$282

Thursday 12/11

$268

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Oakland

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

With a price starting from $229, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Oakland. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $282.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Oakland, with $229. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $255.

How to save money travelling from Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Oakland are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Oakland

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

Marion Street

N Marion St 1211

USF

USF Holly Drive 3755

Greyhound Bus Station

East Polk Street 602

Western Union

Tampa Gateway Blvd, I 4 Exit 10 11706

Port of Tampa Cruise Terminals

Channelside Dr. 1101

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 Tampa to Oakland

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

FAQs about the Tampa to Oakland bus

How much does a Tampa Oakland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $229 and takes 73h 10m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $229 and $357. 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 Tampa to Oakland each day?

Every day, the Tampa to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Tampa to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 67h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $290. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Oakland?

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from Tampa starts at 11:10 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 Tampa to Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Oakland starts at 10:35 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 Tampa Oakland route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Oakland?

You can check all the direct connections between Tampa 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa to Oakland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tampa and to Oakland

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