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Oakland Museum of California
Major art museum focused on California history, art, and social impact, with strong collections and a lively modern campus.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Roseville, CA for Oakland, CA on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
You'll arrive about -2h -30m sooner (3h 20m by bus vs 1h 50m by car) and save roughly $-8.51 compared to fuel and tolls ($29 vs $20). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 PM Roseville, CA | 3h20 | 1:25 AM Oakland, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated.
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Most Roseville, CA to Oakland, CA buses use the Roseville, Transit Center to Oakland, West Oakland BART Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Roseville, CA and Oakland, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roseville, Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Roseville, Transit Center.
Ticket office support is available at Roseville, Transit Center.
Available at Roseville, Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roseville, Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station is 2 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Oakland, West Oakland BART Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station. ATMs are available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station.
Ticket office support is available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station.
Available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakland, West Oakland BART Station: Station is fully accessible with elevators.
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