CA → CA · about 337 miles
Los Angeles to Oakland bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 31 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to Oakland. The fastest takes 7 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:55 AM and the last at 11:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 31
- Fastest trip
- 7h 35m
- First departure
- 12:55 AM
- Last departure
- 11:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM New | 9:05 AM | 8h 10m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland 7th St | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 9h 25m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland 7th St | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:51 AM | 9:06 PM | 11h 15m | Daily | Los Angeles to Oakland | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:20 AM | 8:15 PM | 8h 55m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland 7th St | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:05 PM | 6:40 AM +1 day | 7h 35m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland 7th St | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Oakland The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Los Angeles
Where buses and trains stop in Oakland
Return trip: Oakland to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to Oakland?
The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to Oakland?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Los Angeles?
Buses and trains to Oakland leave from Los Angeles (Americanstar) and Los Angeles (Union Station).