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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 Greyhound US, FlixBus or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

$179

tomorrow

$164

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$153

Friday

$152

Saturday

$208

Cheapest bus trips today
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	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:55:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 25m
Greyhound US	46h 35m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
FlixBus	50h 20m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
Valley Transit	50h 5m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
Valley Transit	49h 45m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 35m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
Greyhound US	52h 10m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 10m
FlixBus	53h 5m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	9:05 PM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 5m
Valley Transit	49h 45m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$199	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 45m
Valley Transit	50h 5m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$199	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
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	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 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	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
Valley Transit	50h 5m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
FlixBus	58h 10m	2:25 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:25:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 10m
Valley Transit	49h 45m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 35m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:35 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
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 7/31/2026 6:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 10m
Valley Transit	50h 5m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
Valley Transit	49h 45m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 45m
FlixBus	50h 20m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 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	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
FlixBus	50h 20m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:20 PM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
Valley Transit	50h 5m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:40 AM	Oakland	W Oakland BART Station	Economy	$245	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 AM to W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $245 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
Valley Transit	49h 45m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	6:20 AM	Oakland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$245	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $245 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Houston to Oakland via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  61h 25m
  
  0
  
  6:55 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  4:30 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $154
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  0h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:45 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Oakland
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Oakland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
Travel time is 18h 20m longer, but you will save $47

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Oakland is $152 on 7/31/2026. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Houston to Oakland. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Houston and Oakland.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 buses from Houston to Oakland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Oakland, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 14 times every day by bus from Houston to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Oakland starting from $152!

Cheapest Bus	$152
Fastest Bus	40h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	1,635.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Oakland

Every day, 14 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 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$179

Monday 07/27

$168

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$153

Friday 07/31

$152

Saturday 08/01

$208

Sunday 08/02

$185

Monday 08/03

$183

Tuesday 08/04

$184

Wednesday 08/05

$198

Thursday 08/06

$181

Friday 08/07

$187

Saturday 08/08

$175

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$178

Tuesday 08/11

$205

Wednesday 08/12

$203

Thursday 08/13

$186

Friday 08/14

$163

Saturday 08/15

$175

Sunday 08/16

$170

Monday 08/17

$163

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

$163

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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 $152, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Oakland. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $175.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Oakland, with $152. 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.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to Oakland

These are the most booked bus companies between Houston to Oakland from our users.

Greyhound US from Houston to Oakland

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Houston to Oakland:

Cheapest Price	$152
Fastest Bus	40h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	7/2/2026

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 $152 and takes 44h 35m 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 $152 and $276. 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 14 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 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $189. 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 Greyhound US, FlixBus 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: Greyhound US, FlixBus 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?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Houston and Oakland. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Houston to Oakland?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Houston and Oakland change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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