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The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum complex with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and sweeping city views. One of Los Angeles's signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 7 buses that leave Oakland, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 553 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $561 Average price |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $494 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $561 (€454).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 12h27 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 12h11 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 4:35 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 11h10 | 3:45 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 9h25 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 7:00 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 12h55 | 7:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h33 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 7:16 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h27 | 7:43 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:35 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 12h11 | 9:46 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 8h10 | 5:55 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 7h25 | 5:10 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 9h05 | 7:50 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA | 9h00 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK | 1:46 PM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 10h34 | 12:20 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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